Nazareth football

Here are previews and picks for all the IHSA semifinal football games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.

Jeremiah Peterson isn’t surprised at his outstanding season playing a leading role for Montini. But Peterson, who had 120 tackles and an interception return for a touchdown in his junior season, is surprised at one aspect – his position.

Three CCL/ESCC teams have advanced into the Class 5A semifinals. Can Morris break up the conference logjam and keep it from being a conference clash in the final? Steve Soucie breaks down the semifinal round of the 2024 IHSA Class 5A playoffs.