Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to collide in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup. Brother Rice continued its dominance in 7A and will battle St. Charles North in the quarterfinals. Fenwick cruised into the 6A quarterfinals and will take on Burlington Central.

Here are previews and picks for Kendall County quarterfinal football playoff matchups.

Class 5A was probably the most wide open field to try to analyze in the state playoffs, and with the ousting of one of the favorites, Prairie Ridge, that wide open feel remains. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the IHSA state quarterfinals.

There are some programs in the 4A draw that we aren't used to seeing there and many of them are shaping the quarterfinal round of the 4A playoffs. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge, along with Mason Schweizer as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs

It appeared early on that the Class 3A bracket was going to provide some blockbuster matchups in later rounds. That time has arrived now. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 3A Playoffs.

Brock Phillip was just looking for a chance to show what he can do. Now he's led St. Francis to its fourth straight Class 5A quarterfinal. Plus, notes on another dramatic St. Charles North comeback, Burlington Central rewriting history, and a conference clash in the quarterfinals

A playoff field that started with seven undefeated teams is down to just three. But the group is still chock full of teams that can make a serious run to the title. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.