There are only three 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 7.

Get ready for Week 6 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

Get ready for Week 5 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life area.

Illinois recruit Will Vala has taken on an expanded role for a Downers Grove North team without injured quarterback Owen Lansu, playing some running back and receiver. That, Lemont takes care of business to move back to .500 and kids keying Montini's 4-0 start in football notes.

After missing the last two weeks with injury, Glenbard West junior quarterback AJ Rayford made his presence felt in his return against Downers Grove North on Saturday.

Get ready for Week 4 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area.

One of four returning starters on York's offensive line, Jack Wahr has worked to make sure the Dukes have experienced a drop-off after reaching the Class 8A championship game last year. That, St. Francis offense takes positives in loss to Loyola and more in Bob Narang's notebook.

Downers Grove North junior Kevin Jay, starting at quarterback for the first time since eighth grade and in place of injured starter Owen Lansu, threw a late 26-yard TD to Illinois recruit Will Vala as the Trojans edged Hinsdale Central 9-7.

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The Hinsdale Central Football team traveled to Downers Grove North Friday night to take on the Trojans.