Here is a look at the second-round playoff matchups awaiting Seneca, Morris and Dwight this weekend.

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.

The Class 2A field remains chock full of quality teams and the group has a collective record of 147-13 as we move into Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.

More from the Times-area’s sidelines from Week 10 (the opening week of the IHSA playoffs) of the football season, including notes on Seneca, Marquette and Dwight's first-round games and second-round matchups.

Seneca outscored visiting Port Byron Riverdale by 14 points in the second quarter, ultimately the difference in the Fighting Irish's 35-21, first-round Class 2A playoff victory.

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Seneca defeated Port Byron Riverdale 35-21 on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Seneca High School. Seneca will play Wilmington next Saturday at home. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

Here is a look at the opening-round playoff matchups awaiting Seneca, Marquette, Dwight and Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland this weekend.

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.

Seven of the state's remaining 26 undefeated teams reside in the Class 2A field and along with some other daunting teams the draw looks as deep as any classification. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.