7A was expected to be one of the most wide open draws out of all eight classifications and with five double digit seeds still left it is playing out that way. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.

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Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from the Class 7A second-round game between Downers Grove North and Glenbard West.

Oliver Thulin's 29-yard interception return for a touchdown in the closing minutes was a capper to Downers Grove North's stellar defensive effort, and the Trojans turned the tables on a loss to Glenbard West during the season with a 19-7 win in a Class 7A second-round game.

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.

Glenbard West scored eight touchdowns in the first half en route to a 63-21 win over Willowbrook in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs Saturday.

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

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.