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The Lincoln-Way East and Mount Carmel football teams met Saturday in a quarterfinal matchup.
Photos: Lincoln-Way East, Mount Carmel football meet in playoffs
The Lincoln-Way East and Mount Carmel football teams met Saturday in a quarterfinal matchup.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:34 AM
The Lincoln-Way East and Mount Carmel football teams met Saturday in a quarterfinal matchup.
Fremd erased a 14-0 deficit and survived a wild finish to beat Bolingbrook 34-33 in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup Saturday, sending the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
8A playoffs: Fremd comes back to beat Bolingbrook 34-33 in 8A quarterfinal
Fremd erased a 14-0 deficit and survived a wild finish to beat Bolingbrook 34-33 in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup Saturday, sending the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Fremd erased a 14-0 deficit and survived a wild finish to beat Bolingbrook 34-33 in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup Saturday, sending the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.
St. Rita's high-octane offense was too much for Hersey in a Class 7A quarterfinal that saw nearly 100 combined points Saturday.
St. Rita bests Hersey in high-scoring Class 7A quarterfinal
St. Rita's high-octane offense was too much for Hersey in a Class 7A quarterfinal that saw nearly 100 combined points Saturday.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:54 AM
St. Rita's high-octane offense was too much for Hersey in a Class 7A quarterfinal that saw nearly 100 combined points Saturday.
Lockport absolutely overwhelmed Barrington, recording a stunning shutout 35-0 and advancing into the Class 8A semifinals.
8A playoffs: Sparked by blocked punt touchdown, Lockport stuns Barrington 35-0
Lockport absolutely overwhelmed Barrington, recording a stunning shutout 35-0 and advancing into the Class 8A semifinals.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Lockport absolutely overwhelmed Barrington, recording a stunning shutout 35-0 and advancing into the Class 8A semifinals.
Jaylin Green and Jameson Davis each scored two touchdowns, Damari Thigpen returned a punt for a score and the Brother Rice defense recorded five sacks during a 42-18 win over St. Charles North in the Class 7A state quarterfinals on Saturday evening.
Brother Rice controls the trenches, cruises to quarterfinal victory over St. Charles North
Jaylin Green and Jameson Davis each scored two touchdowns, Damari Thigpen returned a punt for a score and the Brother Rice defense recorded five sacks during a 42-18 win over St. Charles North in the Class 7A state quarterfinals on Saturday evening.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Jaylin Green and Jameson Davis each scored two touchdowns, Damari Thigpen returned a punt for a score and the Brother Rice defense recorded five sacks during a 42-18 win over St. Charles North in the Class 7A state quarterfinals on Saturday evening.
Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.
2025 IHSA playoffs: Semifinal round pairings
Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.
Mount Carmel has an immense amount of talent on its roster but is still looking to put it all together. It wasn't perfect on Saturday either, but got pretty close in a 48-7 dominance of Lincoln-Way East in the Class 8A quarterfinals.
Mount Carmel completely overwhelms Lincoln-Way East
Mount Carmel has an immense amount of talent on its roster but is still looking to put it all together. It wasn't perfect on Saturday either, but got pretty close in a 48-7 dominance of Lincoln-Way East in the Class 8A quarterfinals.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Mount Carmel has an immense amount of talent on its roster but is still looking to put it all together. It wasn't perfect on Saturday either, but got pretty close in a 48-7 dominance of Lincoln-Way East in the Class 8A quarterfinals.
The St. Charles North football team met Brother Rice Saturday in a state quarterfinal matchup.
Photos: St. Charles North takes on Brother Rice in a quaterfinal football playoff game
The St. Charles North football team met Brother Rice Saturday in a state quarterfinal matchup.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The St. Charles North football team met Brother Rice Saturday in a state quarterfinal matchup.
Wilmington had five touchdown drives of two plays or less as the Wildcats controlled Tri-Valley in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal, sending Wilmington to its third straight state semifinal.
Wilmington’s explosive offense, dominant defense leads to quarterfinal rout of Tri-Valley
Wilmington had five touchdown drives of two plays or less as the Wildcats controlled Tri-Valley in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal, sending Wilmington to its third straight state semifinal.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Wilmington had five touchdown drives of two plays or less as the Wildcats controlled Tri-Valley in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal, sending Wilmington to its third straight state semifinal.
Brother Rice (11-1) defeats St. Charles North (10-2) 42-18 and advances to the IHSA 7A state football semifinals next weekend.
November 16, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Brother Rice (11-1) defeats St. Charles North (10-2) 42-18 and advances to the IHSA 7A state football semifinals next weekend.
Bolingbrook and Fremd competed in an 8A varsity football playoff game at Bolingbrook on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Photos: Bolingbrook vs. Fremd, 8A varsity football playoffs
Bolingbrook and Fremd competed in an 8A varsity football playoff game at Bolingbrook on Saturday, Nov. 15.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Bolingbrook and Fremd competed in an 8A varsity football playoff game at Bolingbrook on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Caeden Curran ran 39 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and teammate Owen Olson returned a fumble for a touchdown as Morris topped Geneseo 28-26 in the Class 4A quarterfinals
Morris grinds out 4A quarterfinal win over Geneseo, will take on Montini in semifinals
Caeden Curran ran 39 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and teammate Owen Olson returned a fumble for a touchdown as Morris topped Geneseo 28-26 in the Class 4A quarterfinals
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November 16, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Caeden Curran ran 39 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and teammate Owen Olson returned a fumble for a touchdown as Morris topped Geneseo 28-26 in the Class 4A quarterfinals
The Batavia and Glenbard North football teams met Satudray in a quarterfinal playoff matchup.
Photos: Glenbard North, Batavia meet in football playoff action
The Batavia and Glenbard North football teams met Satudray in a quarterfinal playoff matchup.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:26 AM
The Batavia and Glenbard North football teams met Satudray in a quarterfinal playoff matchup.
Mariano Velasco caught two touchdown passes and returned an interception for a score to help Oswego rally for a 24-21 win over Maine South in a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday.
Mariano Velasco’s 2 TD catches, pick 6 rally Oswego past Maine South, reach semis for first time since 2003
Mariano Velasco caught two touchdown passes and returned an interception for a score to help Oswego rally for a 24-21 win over Maine South in a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Mariano Velasco caught two touchdown passes and returned an interception for a score to help Oswego rally for a 24-21 win over Maine South in a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday.
Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth.
Polo advances to I8FA championship after 38-0 win at South Fork
Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth.
In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack.
Byron defense quiets IC Catholic’s aerial attack, Tigers advance to Class 3A semis
In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:56 AM
In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack.
Defensive back Andrew Culotta ran back a 67-yard pick-six and also recovered a muffed punt in the second half to help Batavia hold on for a 42-27 victory over Glenbard North to advance to its fourth straight Class 7A semifinal.
Andrew Culotta’s two turnovers help Batavia hold off surging Glenbard North in Class 7A quarterfinal
Defensive back Andrew Culotta ran back a 67-yard pick-six and also recovered a muffed punt in the second half to help Batavia hold on for a 42-27 victory over Glenbard North to advance to its fourth straight Class 7A semifinal.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Defensive back Andrew Culotta ran back a 67-yard pick-six and also recovered a muffed punt in the second half to help Batavia hold on for a 42-27 victory over Glenbard North to advance to its fourth straight Class 7A semifinal.
In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy’s offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor.
Amboy takes control in second half to top Milledgeville in I8FA semifinal
In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy’s offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy’s offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor.
Monmouth-Roseville was able to keep its Class 3A quarterfinal against Richmond-Burton competitive early on, but they had no answer for the Rockets and Class 3A all-stater Carley in key situations of a 31-6 Richmond-Burton victory.
Richmond-Burton, Hunter Carley find big plays to get past Monmouth-Roseville in 3A
Monmouth-Roseville was able to keep its Class 3A quarterfinal against Richmond-Burton competitive early on, but they had no answer for the Rockets and Class 3A all-stater Carley in key situations of a 31-6 Richmond-Burton victory.
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November 16, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Monmouth-Roseville was able to keep its Class 3A quarterfinal against Richmond-Burton competitive early on, but they had no answer for the Rockets and Class 3A all-stater Carley in key situations of a 31-6 Richmond-Burton victory.
Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu threw touchdowns to Max Troha and Oliver Thulin and ran for a third score in a near flawless first half, and Downers Grove North went on to a 28-10 win over visiting Lincoln-Way West in a Class 7A quarterfinal game.
Owen Lansu dials long distance to Max Troha; Downers Grove North defeats Lincoln-Way West in 7A quarterfinal
Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu threw touchdowns to Max Troha and Oliver Thulin and ran for a third score in a near flawless first half, and Downers Grove North went on to a 28-10 win over visiting Lincoln-Way West in a Class 7A quarterfinal game.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu threw touchdowns to Max Troha and Oliver Thulin and ran for a third score in a near flawless first half, and Downers Grove North went on to a 28-10 win over visiting Lincoln-Way West in a Class 7A quarterfinal game.
St. Francis advanced to the semifinals for the fourth year in a row with a 44-14 win over King on Saturday.
St. Francis uses big plays on defense, special teams to advance to 5A semifinals
St. Francis advanced to the semifinals for the fourth year in a row with a 44-14 win over King on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
St. Francis advanced to the semifinals for the fourth year in a row with a 44-14 win over King on Saturday.
Jackson Failla found Trenton Walker for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:23 to play as Nazareth completed thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lake Zurich to advance to the 6A semifinals.
Nazareth scores twice in final 3 minutes to rally past Lake Zurich, into 6A semifinals
Jackson Failla found Trenton Walker for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:23 to play as Nazareth completed thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lake Zurich to advance to the 6A semifinals.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Jackson Failla found Trenton Walker for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:23 to play as Nazareth completed thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lake Zurich to advance to the 6A semifinals.
The Fenwick Friars slowed down a potent Burlington Central offense in a 49-21 Class 6A quarterfinal victory Saturday afternoon.
Fenwick handles Burlington Central 49-21 to move on to 6A semifinals
The Fenwick Friars slowed down a potent Burlington Central offense in a 49-21 Class 6A quarterfinal victory Saturday afternoon.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The Fenwick Friars slowed down a potent Burlington Central offense in a 49-21 Class 6A quarterfinal victory Saturday afternoon.
Montini started slow but finished strong in its Class 4A quarterfinal with Coal City, topping the Coalers 35-0 to advance to face Morris next weekend.
Montini overcomes slow start, Coal City for eventual 35-0 4A victory
Montini started slow but finished strong in its Class 4A quarterfinal with Coal City, topping the Coalers 35-0 to advance to face Morris next weekend.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Montini started slow but finished strong in its Class 4A quarterfinal with Coal City, topping the Coalers 35-0 to advance to face Morris next weekend.
Milledgeville travels to Amboy to take on the Clippers for a shot at the 8-man state finals. Amboy took the win 18-6.
Photos: Amboy vs. Milledgeville 8-man football semifinal
Milledgeville travels to Amboy to take on the Clippers for a shot at the 8-man state finals. Amboy took the win 18-6.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Milledgeville travels to Amboy to take on the Clippers for a shot at the 8-man state finals. Amboy took the win 18-6.