Nazareth and East St. Louis are still on track for a titanic showdown, but other upstarts are hoping to derail that plan. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.

Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to collide in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup. Brother Rice continued its dominance in 7A and will battle St. Charles North in the quarterfinals. Fenwick cruised into the 6A quarterfinals and will take on Burlington Central.

Class 5A was probably the most wide open field to try to analyze in the state playoffs, and with the ousting of one of the favorites, Prairie Ridge, that wide open feel remains. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the IHSA state quarterfinals.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge, along with Mason Schweizer as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs

Batavia senior defensive lineman Gavin Pecor, who recorded five tackles, three TFL, a sack and two quarterback hurries in a 42-21 victory over Glenbard East in a Class 7A second round matchup, has been named the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP.

Brock Phillip was just looking for a chance to show what he can do. Now he's led St. Francis to its fourth straight Class 5A quarterfinal. Plus, notes on another dramatic St. Charles North comeback, Burlington Central rewriting history, and a conference clash in the quarterfinals

CCL/ESCC football players from Mount Carmel, Marist, Nazareth, Fenwick, Joliet Catholic, Providence, St. Francis, Marian Catholic, Montini and IC Catholic Prep were named to the 2025 IHSFCA All-State team. Quentin Burrell, Jake Cestone and Israel Abrams were among the winners.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western suburbs