Devin O'Rourke helps Lincoln
Devin O'Rourke
Lincoln-Way East defensive end  Devin O'Rourke  knew the significance of stopping Homewood-Flossmoor from scoring on its first series of the second half.
With  O'Rourke  leading the charge  East forced H-F into a three-and-out and the offense responded with two straight scores for a 29-7 SouthWest Suburban win in Flossmoor.
"The defense knew it had to stop them "  O'Rourke  said. "We did that and the offense came up with the score. This is the best defense I've played on."
The 6-foot-6  250-pound  O'Rourke  not only was a force on defense  the Northwestern recruit provided the offensive line with some firepower when he substituted in at right tackle.
 O'Rourke  hadn't played on the offensive line since his freshman year. He's more than willing to step in when needed.
"I'm used to attacking on defense "  O'Rourke  said. "It's been a little different blocking. It's a little tiring going both ways  but it's fun when we score and celebrate."
Max Cesario  Sam Broda  Dylan Shelton and  O'Rourke  had seven tackles each for the Griffins. Shelton   O'Rourke  and Pedersen recorded sacks.
Lincoln-Way East defensive end  [TGT]knew the significance of stopping Homewood-Flossmoor from scoring on its first series of the second half.
With  O'Rourke  leading the charge  East forced H-F into a three-and-out and the offense responded with two straight scores for a 29-7 SouthWest Suburban win in Flossmoor.
"The defense knew it had to stop them [TGT]said. "We did that and the offense came up with the score. This is the best defense I've played on."
The 6-foot-6  250-pound  [TGT]not only was a force on defense  the Northwestern recruit provided the offensive line with some firepower when he substituted in at right tackle.
 [TGT]hadn't played on the offensive line since his freshman year. He's more than willing to step in when needed.
"I'm used to attacking on defense [TGT]said. "It's been a little different blocking. It's a little tiring going both ways  but it's fun when we score and celebrate."
Max Cesario  Sam Broda  Dylan Shelton and  [TGT]had seven tackles each for the Griffins. Shelton   [TGT]and Pedersen recorded sacks.