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The Herald-News area is always full of outstanding football players. Here are five to keep an eye on in the 2025 season
Lincoln Way West high school football
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The Herald-News prep football preview for the quarterfinal round of the IHSA playoffs, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.
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Early on Lincoln-Way West appeared to be poised to cruise to a second-round victory Saturday, but Batavia scored 25 unanswered points and claimed a stunning 25-21 victory in Class 7A.