Notre Dame's Jun Kim (51) tries to bring down Steinmetz's Dominic Masciopinto (33) in their second-round playoff game in Chicago on Nov. 2. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Chicago, IL - Friday, November 2, 2012: Notre Dame's running back Chris James (3) avoids a tackle by Steinmetz's Christian Pilamunga (21). | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Notre Dame's Ryan Greene picks up some yards with his feet against Steinmetz on Nov. 2. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Notre Dame's Chris Bargione (31) tackles Steinmetz's Dominic Masciopinto (33) for a loss in their Class 6A playoff game on Nov. 2. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Notre Dame quarterback Dan Nagode (5) celebrates his touchdown with Matt Nunez (2) on Nov. 2. The score put the Dons up 28-0 against Steinmetz in the Class 6A playoffs. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Chicago, IL - Friday, November 2, 2012: Notre Dame's quarterback Dan Nagode (5) gets his play from his coach during the Dons' game vs Steinmetz. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Chicago, IL - Friday, November 2, 2012: Steinmetz's quarterback Michael Harris (9) rushes the ball vs Notre Dame. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media

Chicago, IL - Friday, November 2, 2012: Steinmetz's running back Dominic Masciopinto (33) carries the ball vs Notre Dame. | Steve Johnston~for Sun-Times Media