A showdown for the ages is set for the Class 7A state championship. 

Lincoln-Way East (13-0) blew past Benet Academy 37-13 in the state semifinals and will face undefeated Glenbard West next week in the title game. 

Glenbard beat Lake Zurich earlier in the day, winning 19-13. 

The Griffin defense picked off Benet quarterback Jack Beneventi three times and held him to 9-of-28 passing. According to the Chicago Tribune, running back Nick Colangelo had 183 yards rushing and two touchdowns to lead the way for Lincoln-Way East. 

Benet finishes the season 11-2, with its only other loss coming to St. Patrick. 

Glenbard West and Lincoln-Way East will battle for the state championship at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. 

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