Coal City Coalers high school football

Here are five Herald-News area players to watch for the 2025 season.

Class 4A is the classification for new blood in the title game. Mount Zion is making its first ever appearance while DePaul Prep's last title game was 44 years ago when the school was known by another name. Steve Soucie previews Friday's Class 4A title game.

Here are semifinal results and state championship matchups for IHSA playoff teams across the Will and Grundy county area.