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.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the second round of the IHSA playoffs.

Here are previews and picks for IHSA second-round playoff games for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.

Caden Chiarelli, a senior wide receiver and safety, is an integral player for Downers Grove North. But Chiarelli said he’s happy to follow in the long line of family members to make a name in football. That plus notes on Lyons and St. Francis in Bob Narang's football notes.

Zach Washington returned a kick 81 yards for a TD to help spark St. Francis to a 35-28 come-from-behind victory over Morgan Park in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs Saturday.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the first round of the IHSA playoffs.

Here are previews and picks for IHSA first-round playoff games for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.

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.

Here are first-round playoff breakdowns for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.