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2024 IHSA playoffs: Semifinal pairings

Naperville Central's Aiden Clark (13) is tripped up on a run during Class 8A quarterfinal football game between Naperville Central at Lyons on Friday, Nov 15, 2024 in Western Springs.

Naperville Central's Aiden Clark (13) is tripped up on a run during Class 8A quarterfinal football game between Naperville Central at Lyons on Friday, Nov 15, 2024 in Western Springs. Naperville Central's win lifts them into the semifinals where it will face York. (Gary E Duncan Sr. for Shaw Local News Network)

By Steve Soucie

Here are the semifinal round pairings of the IHSA Playoffs. Dates and times of semifinal round games will be released throughout the weekend. Check back at Friday Night Drive for updates.

Class 8A

1-to-32 bracketDate and Time
(12) Loyolaat(1) Lincoln-Way EastSaturday, 6 p.m.
(14) Yorkat(7) Naperville CentralSaturday, 6 p.m.

Class 7A

1-to-32 bracketDate and Time
(4) Bataviaat(24) Lincoln-Way CentralSaturday, 5 p.m.
(19) Mount Carmelat(10) St. RitaSaturday, 3 p.m.

Class 6A

North BracketDate and Time
(1) Cary-Groveat(3) GenevaSaturday, 1 p.m.
South Bracket
(2) Oak Lawn Richardsat(1) East St. LouisSaturday, 2 p.m.

Class 5A

North BracketDate and Time
(4) St. Francisat(3) NazarethSaturday, 1 p.m.
South Bracket
(13) Morrisat(6) Joliet CatholicSaturday, 2 p.m.

Class 4A

North BracketDate and Time
(9) DePaul Prepat(7) Coal CitySaturday, 1 p.m.
South Bracket
(12) Mount Zionat(10) Normal UniversitySaturday, 7 p.m.

Class 3A

North BracketDate and Time
(2) Wilmingtonat(9) MontiniSaturday, 1 p.m.
South Bracket
(9) Tolono Unityat(6) MonticelloSaturday, 2 p.m.

Class 2A

North BracketDate and Time
(6) Chicago Christianat(1) FarmingtonSaturday, 2 p.m.
South Bracket
(2) Maroa-Forsythat(1) Johnston CitySaturday, 3:30 p.m.

Class 1A

North BracketDate and Time
(2) Lena-Winslowat(1) LeRoySaturday, 2 p.m.
South Bracket
(3) Camp Point Centralat(1) Belleville AlthoffSaturday, 2 p.m.
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Steve Soucie

Steve Soucie

Steve Soucie is the Managing Editor of Friday Night Drive for Shaw Media. Also previously for Shaw Media, Soucie was the Sports Editor at the Joliet Herald News. Prior to that, Soucie worked at the Kankakee Daily Journal and for Pro Football Weekly.