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Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from the Class 7A second-round game between Downers Grove North and Glenbard West.

Oliver Thulin's 29-yard interception return for a touchdown in the closing minutes was a capper to Downers Grove North's stellar defensive effort, and the Trojans turned the tables on a loss to Glenbard West during the season with a 19-7 win in a Class 7A second-round game.

An interception and a 44-yard return by Santino Bernabei late in the first half led to a field goal for Maine South, which carried that momentum into the second half and eventually came away with an exciting 33-29 win over Hinsdale Central.

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Prairie Ridge faces St. Francis in an IHSA Class 5A second-round playoff football game on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Francis High School, in Wheaton.

Jake Thies rushed for 151 yards and scored four total touchdowns, and Fenwick rolled up a 31-point halftime lead and went on to a 45-7 win over Rolling Meadows in the Class 6A second-round game at Triton College.

Peyton Shipley made the biggest play of St. Francis' season as he forced a fumble late in the third quarter. St. Francis recovered and seized control in a 41-38 victory to knock off the previously unbeaten and Class 5A top-seeded Prairie Ridge.

Carol Stream veteran Wallace Alcon served his county for more than four decades in a numerous capacities being a chaplain

Northwestern recruit Johnny O'Brien shook off an uncharacteristic start to throw for 306 yards and four touchdowns, and Fremd scored TDs on four straight drives in the first half to beat visiting Lyons 45-21 and reach its first quarterfinal since 2009.

An Army reservist and Elmhurst University student developed an AI tool to help veterans learn more about their benefits.