Wheaton North high school football

Wheaton North took a 14-point lead early but couldn't hang on in a 33-14 loss to Quincy in the second round of the Class 7A playoffs Saturday.

Most of the higher seeds advanced in Round 1, but will be pressed to repeat that feat in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

Here are previews and picks of the second-round matchups for each Suburban Life area team.