Broden Mackert’s 241 Rushing Yards Spark Providence to a Comeback Win Against Kankakee in 5A Playoff Showdown

Broden Mackert's 241 rushing yards spark Providence to a comeback win against Kankakee in 5A playoff showdown

When the Illinois High School Association released the state playoff brackets, one likely first-round matchup caught everyone’s eye: Providence at Kankakee.

Broden Mackert’s 241 rushing yards spark Providence to a comeback win against Kankakee in 5A playoff showdown

When the Illinois High School Association released the state playoff brackets, one likely first-round matchup caught everyone’s eye: Providence at Kankakee. Possibly the two best teams in Class 5A would meet incredibly early in the playoffs. The Kays picked up a forfeit loss for using an ineligible player against Lincoln-Way West, so their two-loss record was deceiving. But Kankakee entered as hosts and one of the area’s hottest teams. Meanwhile…