The Montini defense needed a little while to dig in and find its footing against a high-scoring Peoria Notre Dame offense. The Broncos offense, on the other hand, needed no such thing in a 47-17 Class 4A victory Saturday in Peoria.

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

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

Montini made history with a win over St. Laurence, Joliet Catholic stunned Providence to make the playoffs and St. Patrick defeated St. Viator in a matchup of former NFL players turned head coaches. Marian Catholic, Brother Rice and Carmel each added wins in Week 9.

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

Get ready for Week 9 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coveragea area.

There is only one week left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 9.

Get ready for Week 8 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 8.