Most of the high seeds advanced in the opening round which creates a number of very intriguing second round matchups. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.

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

Glenbard East had multiple touchdowns in less than a minute twice over the first two quarters, propelling them to a 63-29 win over West Chicago that will allow them to face Batavia in the second round.

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

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

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Here are Tony Gadomski's photos from Friday's game between Riverside-Brookfield and Glenbard East.

Glenbard East junior kicker Moises Velazquez nailed a 48-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Rams a thrilling 45-43 victory over Riverside-Brookfield and their second consecutive Upstate Eight East title.

Glenbard East senior Sam Walton got a late start to football, but the two-way starter has grown into a disruptive force on the defensive line as the Rams prepare for a Week 9 showdown with Riverside-Brookfield for the Upstate Eight East title. That and more in Bob Narang's notes.

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.