Led by Batavia senior linebacker Tyler Jansey, the 2022 Kane County Chronicle Player of the Year, here is the All-Area team.

St. Rita's defense started Friday's Class 7A playoff opener against Geneva on a mission. The Mustangs blocked a field goal attempt, intercepted a pass and returned for a touchdown and recovered a fumble on the Vikings' first three drives on the way to a 27-14 win.

Get ready for the first round of the 2022 playoffs with previews for all the games from in and around the Kane County Chronicle area