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Hoffman Estates downs Buffalo Grove in opener

The 62nd season of Mid-Suburban League football began as a pair of teams from opposite divisions completed their home-and-home two-year series. Hoffman Estates beat Buffalo Grove 35-24.

By Lou Nunez – Daily Herald Media Group●

2024 season preview: Scouting the Mid-Suburban Conference

Can UCLA recruit Colton Gumino and Hersey take it to the next level with an upgraded schedule? How will Rolling Meadows fare under new coach – and ex-Bear – Robbie Gould? Full team breakdowns, five players to watch, five must see games and Steve Soucie's picks in the MSL preview.

By Dick Quagliano - Daily Herald Media Group●

‘Edgy’ Tim’s preseason prep football MVP watch list

10 names to watch in Illinois high school football for 2024

By Tim O'Halloran - Daily Herald Media Group●

2023 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 7A second-round analysis

Most of the higher seeds advanced in Round 1, but will be pressed to repeat that feat in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

2023 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 7A first-round analysis

Although the Class 7A bracket features five undefeated teams, there’s a lot of intrigue in some of the lower seeds. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●