Dominic West threw a touchdown pass to Keon Maggitt, Daniel Mensah scored on a go-ahead TD run in the third quarter and Gavin Powels returned a blocked field goal 81 yards for a score as Downers Grove South beat Plainfield South 31-27 for its first playoff win since 2011.

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Downers Grove holds off Plainfield South 31-27 in the first round of the playoffs. Photos by Gary E Duncan Sr for Shaw Local News Network.

With just one week remaining in the IHSA football regular season and the postseason looming for the top 256 teams, here are where the Herald-News area's football teams stand heading into Week 9.

With two weeks remaining in the IHSA football regular season and the postseason looming for the top 256 teams, here are where the Herald-News area's football teams stand coming down the home stretch.

Cody Hogan's 21 completions and another strong defensive performance carried Plainfield South to its fourth win of the season Friday, topping Joliet West.

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Plainfield South host Joliet West. Photos by Adam Jomant for Shaw Media.

Andy Pohlman’s diving interception with just over a minute left – aided by Jake Boissiere’s pressure on the play – preserved Oswego East’s 13-7 win over visiting Plainfield South in the Southwest Prairie Conference crossover game.

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Oswego East hosted Plainfield South on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 for Week 4 of football.

Plainfield South faces Oswego East in Week 4 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor Josh Welge will have live updates, scores and news from the game