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Sauk Valley third-round playoff football previews

Dixon faces Coal City with a shot at its first semifinal berth, defending 8-man champ Amboy faces No. 1 Pawnee and Polo and Milledgeville square off in a rematch to reach the title game. Read what all four area coaches had to say heading into Saturday's big games.

By Drake Lansman●

All-State football: Dixon’s Shaner, Newman’s Kelly, 8-man players selected

Dixon senior QB Cullen Shaner and Newman senior linebacker/running back Daniel Kelly were both named All-State by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association on Wednesday. A number of Sauk Valley 8-man players and honorable mentions were also recognized.

By Drake Lansman●

2024 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 4A quarterfinal-round analysis

Seeds haven't mattered much in the Class 4A draw as several low seeds have positioned themselves to make a deep run in the bracket. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2024 IHSA Class 4A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

Defense making a difference for Dixon

The old adage in sports says that defense travels. Dixon is ready to take its act on the road in the Class 4A quarterfinals this weekend. The Dukes (10-1) will play at Coal City (9-2) at 1 p.m. Saturday in the third trip to the quarterfinals in DHS program history.

By Ty Reynolds●

Dixon in quarterfinals for third time in school history: Sauk Valley notes for Week 11

Dixon is in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2017, Polo rolls to semifinal matchup with Milledgeville, Karter Livengood overcomes stomach virus in Missiles' win, Amboy overcomes adversity and West Carroll wrapped up a successful 8-man debut in Week 11's SVM notes.

By Drake Lansman and Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent●