CHAMPAIGN — Trevor Svartoien looked up at the fans cheering in the stands, his eyes squinting under the bright lights at Memorial Stadium.
Then the Stillman Valley senior looked down at the medal hanging around his neck and shook his head in disbelief.
Belvidere North knew Curt Tobin was only on loan. As soon as the football program was on its feet, the 68-year-old Tobin was going back into retirement. After three years and a state quarterfinal appearance, Tobin thinks it’s time.
While it’s true Saturday’s win against Tolono Unity gave Stillman Valley the state title, I still feel the championship game was last week against Carthage Illini West.
