Bulldogs Demolish Hawks 56-0 in Dominant Class 7A Playoff Opener

GMedia Reporting | Oct 31, 2025

The Batavia Bulldogs (8-2) made a commanding statement in the first round of the IHSA Class 7A Playoffs Friday night, dismantling the Hoffman Estates Hawks (6-4) with a decisive 56-0 victory at Batavia High School. The Bulldogs’ defense registered the shutout, while the offense delivered eight touchdowns across three quarters.

Batavia’s offense struck first in the opening quarter on a touchdown run by senior running back Preston Brummel (#36) to take an early 7-0 lead. 

The Bulldogs’ defense immediately created momentum, forcing a turnover with 5:25 left in the quarter when senior Tony Minnec (#6) recovered a fumble dropped by Hoffman Estates senior Austin Lezniak (#12). 

The lead ballooned in the second quarter. Junior wide receiver Darin Ashiru (#0) scored the first of four second-quarter touchdowns, with Caleb Peters’ (#17) successful extra point pushing the lead to 14-0. Senior defensive end Nick Jansey (#9) soon added another touchdown, extending the lead to 21-0. 

With 7:58 remaining in the half, senior Henry Hahn (#28) delivered the fourth touchdown. After a successful Peters kick, the score stood at 28-0. Brummel later scored his second touchdown of the night with 4:46 remaining, and a successful extra point made the halftime score 35-0. Both teams were called for unsportsmanlike conduct penalties in the closing minutes of the half.

The 35-point margin triggered the running clock rule for the start of the third quarter. The continuous clock did little to slow Batavia’s scoring pace.

Preston Brummel (#36) opened the half with his third touchdown at 9:08, followed by a successful extra point from Peters, pushing the score to 42-0.

The most exciting play of the quarter came from junior defensive back Jack Brown (#5). Brown scooped up a fumbled ball and returned it from the 50-yard line for a touchdown. Peters’ successful kick made the score 49-0 as the third quarter concluded.

Batavia secured the final points of the night in the fourth quarter when Elijah Gonzalez (#31) scored a touchdown. With 5:25 remaining, the successful eighth extra point kick by Peters finalized the score at 56-0.

The victory moves the Batavia Bulldogs forward to the IHSA Class 7A Second Round.

Batavia DB Elijah Gonzalez (31) secures the final touchdown of the night, despite the challenge of a Hoffman Estates defender, during the fourth quarter of the 56-0 victory in the IHSA Class 7A playoff opener.
Batavia Elijah Gonzalez (31) secures the final touchdown of the night, despite the challenge of a Hoffman Estates defender, during the fourth quarter of the 56-0 victory in the IHSA Class 7A playoff opener.
Hoffman Estates QB Austin Lezniak (12) throws a pass downfield against the Batavia defense during the first round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs Friday night.
Hoffman Estates QB Austin Lezniak (12) throws a pass downfield against the Batavia defense during the first round of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs Friday night.
Batavia DB Jack Brown (5) crosses the goal line for a 50-yard scoop-and-score touchdown during the third quarter, pursued by Hoffman Estates players Austin Lezniak (12) and Quan Fields (10), in the Class 7A playoff victory.
Batavia DB Jack Brown (5) crosses the goal line for a 50-yard scoop-and-score touchdown during the third quarter, pursued by Hoffman Estates players Austin Lezniak (12) and Quan Fields (10), in the Class 7A playoff victory.
Batavia RB Henry Hahn (28) is tackled just short of the goal line after a powerful run during the Bulldogs' 56-0 victory over Hoffman Estates in the IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.
Batavia RB Henry Hahn (28) is tackled just short of the goal line after a powerful run during the Bulldogs' 56-0 victory over Hoffman Estates in the IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.
Hoffman Estates WR Torey Baskin (5) makes a spectacular leaping catch despite coverage from Batavia defender Luke Gardner (24) during the Bulldogs' 56-0 victory in the IHSA Class 7A Playoffs
Hoffman Estates WR Torey Baskin (5) makes a spectacular leaping catch despite coverage from Batavia defender Luke Gardner (24) during the Bulldogs' 56-0 victory in the IHSA Class 7A Playoffs
Batavia Nick Jansey (9) runs toward the end zone on a second-quarter touchdown, pursued by Hoffman Estates defender Quan Fields (10), during the Bulldogs' 56-0 playoff victory.
Batavia Nick Jansey (9) runs toward the end zone on a second-quarter touchdown, pursued by Hoffman Estates defender Quan Fields (10), during the Bulldogs' 56-0 playoff victory.

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