Lincoln Way Central high school football

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

Michael Vander Luitgaren found Isaiah Brown for the go-ahead touchdown to cap off an 85-yard drive in the final two minutes to help Batavia advance to the state title game once again after defeating Lincoln-Way Central 25-21.

Batavia faces Lincoln-Way Central in the semifinals of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Joel Boenitz will have live updates, scores and news from the game