Morgan Park Clinched Red Star Title
Morgan Park defeated King 22-13 at Lane Stadium to secure the league title.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Football
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Morgan Park defeated King 22-13 at Lane Stadium, securing the Red Star title with a dominant performance. The win improves Morgan Park to a 7-1 season record while dropping King to 6-2.
Why it matters
This victory officially secures the conference title for Morgan Park and sets the stage for a high-stakes championship appearance. It reflects the team's strong 5-0 conference standing heading into the postseason.
Ronald Smith completed 12-of-19 passes for 164 yards, while King's Herman Yancey recorded 130 rushing yards on 19 carries. Morgan Park secured the win with a crucial two-yard touchdown run by William Smith with 1:47 remaining.
The players
Morgan Park
This is a Chicago-based high school football team that currently holds a 7-1 overall record.
King
This is a Chicago-based high school football team that moved to a 6-2 overall record following the loss.
Herman Yancey
He is a running back for King who recorded 130 yards and two touchdowns in the recent game.
Ronald Smith
He is a quarterback for Morgan Park who contributed 164 passing yards and a touchdown run.
William Smith
He is a Morgan Park player who sealed the game with a late two-yard touchdown run.
The details
Morgan Park built momentum early with first-quarter touchdowns from Ronald Smith and Kenneth Sims. Despite a 68-yard touchdown run by Herman Yancey on the first play of the second half, Morgan Park maintained its lead until the final whistle.
Timeline
The football game between Morgan Park and King took place on October 3, 2026.
The Public League championship game is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Season Trajectory
This win cements Morgan Park's position as a top contender, directly shaping the field for the upcoming postseason. The result validates their 5-0 conference record and sets up a pivotal matchup against Kenwood.
Morgan Park's win locks them into the Public League championship game, removing any uncertainty regarding their qualification for the title matchup. The win maintains their perfect 5-0 conference record as they prepare to face Kenwood.
The takeaway
Morgan Park demonstrated late-game resilience by scoring the deciding touchdown with under two minutes remaining. Consistency in the first quarter ultimately proved to be the difference-maker against a high-performing opponent.
What happens next
Morgan Park will play Kenwood in the Public League championship game on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 1 p.m.
Further reading
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