Oliver Thulin and Downers Grove North have had a season that’s probably felt longer than most.

The Trojans came in with huge expectations, ranked No. 1 in Class 7A.

Then they lost their star quarterback in the second game.

When that QB, Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu, returned in Week 7, standout two-way lineman and Purdue recruit Aiden Solecki was lost with a knee injury.

The low point was a 14-point loss at Glenbard West that was never much in doubt.

But it’s the postseason now. Which seems to bring out the best in Downers Grove North.

Thulin’s pick-six in the final minutes capped off the Trojans’ stellar defensive effort. Downers Grove North forced three turnovers total to beat Glenbard West 19-7 in a Class 7A second-round game at Duchon Field.

On fourth and three for Glenbard,

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