Junior Arman Lepuzanovic scored three touchdowns and had one of Rolling Meadows' four interceptions as the Mustangs beat Maine West 38-7 triumph and ended the Warriors’ 14-game regular season winning streak.

Maine South looks to move further in the playoffs after consecutive quarterfinal exits. Maine West is reloading after a magical 2023 season. Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games plus Steve Soucie's predictions in the Central Suburban Conference preview.

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.

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.

With one second left, Maine West's Onell Miller-Smith capped a 79-yard drive with a 1-yard run up the middle off a direct snap to give the hosts a dramatic, 12-6 triumph.

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Maine West hosted Schaumburg in Week 3 of football in Des Plaines on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023.

Maine West grad Jaden Dolphin said he's feeling an energy he hasn't felt before during NIU's spring camp as the team is trying to spark a turnaround following a 3-9 season.

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Maine West hosted St. Charles North in the first round of the IHSA football playoffs on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022.

Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2022 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.