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The St. Charles North and Carmel football teams played Saturday in a second round playoff matchup.

Most of the high seeds advanced in the opening round which creates a number of very intriguing second round matchups. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.

Carmel put up 540 yards against Normal Community in a 7A playoff opener, but the win didn’t come without some anxious moments in the fourth quarter.

Behind Nebraska commit Trae Taylor, Carmel scores the final 28 points to rally from a two-touchdown deficit and beat Fenwick 38-24.

Since the beginning of his sophomore year, Carmel quarterback and Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor has posted over 6,200 total yards while accounting for 63 touchdowns. A highly recruited player from an early age, Taylor is raising the standard for his team and himself.

Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor threw for 384 yards, four receivers caught at least six passes, and Carmel picked apart the Loyola defense during its 42-14 victory over the Ramblers in CCL/ESCC action Friday night. Taylor accounted for 5 touchdowns as Carmel clinched a playoff bid

Previously undefeated teams fell left and right and sets up some interesting chases for some schools in their quest to make the playoffs. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 4.

Carmel found the scoreboard first in their home tilt with Providence, but the Celtics took control and then fended off a late Corsairs push Friday.

Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predictions for the CCL/ESCC White.