A clear favorite in the Class 5A draw still hasn't emerged. Will Round 2 provide some clarity on that topic? Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 11 of the 2025 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area as the IHSA playoffs begin.

Broden Mackert ran for 145 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter alone as Providence routed Springfield High on Saturday, 63-19.

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Providence hosted Springfield for a varsity football game on Saturday, Nov. 1.

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 10 of the 2025 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area as the IHSA playoffs begin.

Both teams in last year's title game are in different classifications now leaving a wide open chase for this year's state title. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.

Take a look at first-round IHSA football playoff information for all Herald-News teams here.

Joliet Catholic football held on for a wild, 30-27 win over playoff-bound Providence – a win that kept JCA in the playoff conversation pending results across the rest of the state.

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Joliet Catholic hosted Providence for a varsity football game at Busy Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 24.