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.

Here are previews and picks for IHSA second-round playoff games for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.

Caden Chiarelli, a senior wide receiver and safety, is an integral player for Downers Grove North. But Chiarelli said he’s happy to follow in the long line of family members to make a name in football. That plus notes on Lyons and St. Francis in Bob Narang's football notes.

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Here are photos from the Class 7A first-round game between Downers Grove North and Prospect.

Will Vala caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Owen Lansu and was part of an impressive defensive effort against a high-powered Prospect offense as the Trojans won the Class 7A first-round game 28-21 to return to the playoffs' second round for the fourth straight year.

Here are previews and picks for IHSA first-round playoff games for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 1 in the Illinois high school football playoffs for the western suburbs

Here are first-round playoff breakdowns for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.

Get ready for Week 9 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coveragea area.