Visiting Fremd got off to a great start in its Mid-Suburban League crossover game Friday night at Buffalo Grove, as the Vikings led 21-0 just 5:20 in and ultimately triumphed 45-9.

Some changes to the number of teams actually eligible to make the playoff field looks like it could have a ripple effect on what it takes to qualify for the playoffs. Steve Soucie's first playoff projection of the season predicts how all eight classes of the field will look.

The 62nd season of Mid-Suburban League football began as a pair of teams from opposite divisions completed their home-and-home two-year series. Hoffman Estates beat Buffalo Grove 35-24.

Can UCLA recruit Colton Gumino and Hersey take it to the next level with an upgraded schedule? How will Rolling Meadows fare under new coach – and ex-Bear – Robbie Gould? Full team breakdowns, five players to watch, five must see games and Steve Soucie's picks in the MSL preview.

Most of the higher seeds advanced in Round 1, but will be pressed to repeat that feat in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

Jaylen Calhoun enjoyed quite a moment in potentially his last home game in Mt. Prospect on Friday night. His 93-yard kickoff return, following a 42-yard pick-6 by Buffalo Grove senior Anthony Bernardo, gave Prospect the lead for good in Prospect’s 46-20 win

Although the Class 7A bracket features five undefeated teams, there’s a lot of intrigue in some of the lower seeds. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

Jake Skoog and Nick Carlucci hooked up eight times, with four of those going for touchdowns as Prospect buzzed the Bison 63-28 in Buffalo Grove. The win enabled Prospect (6-2, 3-1) to clinch a playoff spot.

The Huskies posted their third consecutive shutout Friday when Hersey bounced host Buffalo Grove 35-0 in the Mid-Suburban League opener for both teams.