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Hinsdale Central puts it all together against South Elgin

Quarterback Riley Contreras ran for three touchdowns and passed for another as Hinsdale Central picked up a 45-15 win over South Elgin in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs on Friday night.

By Allen Oshinski - Daily Herald Media Group

Glenbard West, behind Jamarcus Kelly’s 196 yards and 4 TDs, runs past Hinsdale Central to stay unbeaten

Jamarcus Kelly rushed for 196 yards and four touchdowns, and visiting Glenbard West defeated Hinsdale Central 44-20 to stay unbeaten and clinch a playoff bid with its sixth win.

By Scott Schmid - for Shaw Local News Network●

Steve Soucie’s Week 7 games to watch: Playoff implications abound as stretch run arrives

There aren't any games in Week 7 that pair two currently undefeated teams. But the week doesn't lack games that have major consequences for teams on both sidelines. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 7.

By Steve Soucie●

DuPage and suburban Cook County Week 7 IHSA football previews

Get ready for Week 7 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life area.

By Joshua Welge●

Suburban Life football notebook: Junior D-ends John Breton, Tommy Riordan big part of Hinsdale Central’s rise

Hinsdale Central junior defensive ends John Breton and Tommy Riordan are both making waves this season. The Red Devils have benefited from the rapid improvements by Breton and Riordan to contend in the West Suburban Silver. That, plus notes on St. Francis and more from Bob Narang

By Bob Narang●

2025 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 7: What do Suburban Life-area teams need to do to make the field of 256?

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.

By Joshua Welge●