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The 2024 SVM All-Area Football Team

Here is the 2024 Sauk Valley All-Area Football Team.

By Drake Lansman●

2024 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 8A first-round analysis

Lincoln-Way East and Loyola can't meet for a third consecutive time in the Class 8A title game because they are on the same side of the bracket, who will emerge as a new challenger? Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2024 IHSA Class 8A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

2024 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 7A first-round analysis

Mount Carmel is still the leading threat to capture the 7A crown, but several other teams appear poised to mount a stern challenge to the Caravan. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2024 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

2024 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 6A first-round analysis

Are we lining up another Cary-Grove/East St. Louis battle for the title? Or can another team join the mix. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2024 IHSA Class 6A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

2024 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 5A first-round analysis

Nazareth became the first team in state history to win a state title with five losses last season. Nazareth is back in the field trying to defend, but will another lower seed make an epic run? Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2024 IHSA Class 5A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●