Steve Soucie

History tends to repeat itself in regards to the IHSA Football Playoffs, but the new enrollment numbers could lead to a bracket that looks a lot different in the next postseason chase. Here is Steve Soucie's 2025 IHSA football preseason playoff projection.

McHenry tried to figure out a way to scratch and claw out some offense in the Class 4A state championship game on Saturday night, but Libertyville starter Josh Holst wasn't having it, tossing a two-hitter in a 4-1 Wildcats' victory.

Providence started quickly in Monday night's Class 4A Crestwood Supersectional, but that momentum couldn't be maintained by the defending state champions in a 8-5 loss to Brother Rice.

Providence had a frustrating session with its pitching machine in preparation for Saturday's sectional title matchup with Lincoln-Way East. But the intent of that session certainly hit its mark as the Celtics rolled to a 12-0 victory Saturday.

Lincoln-Way East baseball limited Lincoln-Way Central to one hit in a 3-0 win, while Providence got a walk-off home run from Enzo Infelice in the semifinal round of the Lincoln-Way West Class 4A Sectional.

Lincoln-Way East wasn't concerned when the zeros started stacking up in the Class 4A Joliet West Regional title game Saturday. And the Griffins were right not to worry, breaking through for five runs in the fifth inning on their way to a 5-1 win over the host school.

Joliet West didn't have a lot of success offensively on Thursday, but with Ryan Lasson on the mound the Tigers didn't need all that much either as it claimed a 2-1 win over Richards at the Tigers' own Class 4A regional.

Recent varsity call-up Brysen Meents hit his first high school home run in walk-off fashion and Lucas Rink tossed a gem as Wilmington topped Coal City 1-0 in the title game of the Class 2A Coal City Regional on Saturday.

Joliet Catholic's early season had some bumps in the road, but things are going a bit smoother now as witnessed by a 6-1 win over Wilmington on Monday.

A schedule of upcoming high school sporting events – including postseason contests – in the Herald-News coverage area.

Lockport knew it would have to figure out a way to scratch out some runs and count on good pitching and defense. Fortunately for the Porters all of those elements came through in a 4-1 victory.

Maneuvering a lineup like Lincoln-Way West is tough for most, but it didn't seem very imposing for Lockport sophomore Anthony Farina as he was sharp in a 5-1 Porter victory on Monday.

Here is a schedule of upcoming high school sporting events in the Herald-News coverage area covering May 11 through May 17, 2025.

Minooka wasted no time taking control of its Tuesday matchup with Plainfield North, scoring seven runs in both the first and second inning to lead them to a 16-0 four-inning victory.

Joliet West was once 2-11. That version of the Tigers doesn't seem to exist anymore, as they showed strength in all facets of the game in a 3-1 win over Romeoville on Monday.