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Show Your Mustang Pride Today

Evergreen Park Community High School's football team is on a roll this season! Come out and support the home team as they take on Richmond-Burton in the second round of the playoffs.

After a tumultuous few years in football, the Mustangs have gotten their mojo back. No doubt, gave the team a push after, kicking two field goals for the team, including a 28-yarder with 7.5 seconds left.

Tonight, the Mustangs match up against Richmond-Burton in the second round of Class 4A in the IHSA Quarterfinals, with an energetic varsity team motivated by first-year coach Dan Hartman.

If the Mustangs beat Richmond-Burton this evening, they'll be in the third round of the playoffs, the sweet taste of success the school hadn't tasted for more than 10 years.

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The school revved up for the big game during a pep rally on Thursday afternoon where a surprise guest, the last time the school reached the playoffs.

Come out and root for the home team!

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