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2023 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 8A second-round analysis

Only two under-seeds won first-round games in 8A, which sets up a number of power-packed matchups in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 8A playoffs

By Steve Soucie●

Silvano Spatafora’s pair of late TDs lift Neuqua Valley past Palatine in 8A

No. 16 seed Neuqua Valley scored a 31-17 victory over No. 17 Palatine in the Class 8A first-round playoffs Friday in Naperville.

By Dave Oberhelman – Daily Herald Media Group●

2023 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 8A first-round analysis

While there is a real possibility of a rematch between Loyola and Lincoln-Way East, there’s plenty of teams capable of making things interesting. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2023 IHSA Class 8A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

Neuqua Valley wins rematch with Naperville Central

After losing to Naperville Central on Sept. 22, Neuqua Valley got revenge with a 26-14 win Friday.

By Bill Esbrook – Daily Herald Media Group●

Updated: DuPage Valley, SouthWest Suburban plan to merge next season

The DuPage Valley and SouthWest Suburban Conference are forming a football-only merger of the two conferences beginning in the 2024 season. The newly created 15-team league will feature three five-team divisions.

By Eddie Carifio●