On November 19, 2016 Plainfield North was awarded a controversial victory over Fenwick High School in the 7A state semifinal in overtime. “On the final play of the fourth quarter in today’s IHSA Class 7A Semifinal Football game between Fenwick High School and Plainfield North High School, an error was made by the officiating crew, which resulted in an untimed down being awarded to Plainfield North. On the untimed down, Plainfield North tied the contest with a field goal and then went on to win the game in overtime. Per Rule 3-3-4 in the 2016 NFHS Football Rules Book, the game should have concluded on the final play of regulation and the untimed down should not have been awarded. The IHSA issued an apology to Fenwick, as the rules clearly state that Plainfield should not have received an untimed down, but it could not overturn the game. Fenwick sued the IHSA seeking immediate injunctive relief for the right to go to the State Championship game. Judge Kathleen Kennedy listened to the arguments of both Fenwick and the IHSA and after deliberating ruled in favor of the IHSA.