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Tanner Glock helps St. Francis knock off Prairie Ridge, reach quarterfinals

Despite falling behind on the game’s first drive, St. Francis built a halftime lead and its defense swarmed Prairie Ridge after halftime in a 30-21 victory in the Class 5A second-round playoffs.

By Chris Casey – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

Prairie Ridge football vs. St. Francis Class 5A playoffs score, news, our pick, live coverage

Prairie Ridge faces St. Francis in Round 2 of the 2024 Class 5A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Chris Casey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

By Chris Casey – Shaw Local News Network correspondent●

2024 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 5A second-round analysis

It was largely an opening round in Class 5A where the favorites moved to the second round, but the next round should provide some very intriguing matchups. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2024 IHSA Class 5A playoffs.

By Steve Soucie●

Taking a look at the IHSA second-round football matchups in the Northwest Herald Area

Sports reporter Joe Aguilar takes a look at the IHSA second-round football matchups for teams in the Northwest Herald area.

By Joe Aguilar●

McHenry County notes: Cary-Grove loses fullback Logan Abrams to foot injury for postseason

Defending Class 6A state champion Cary-Grove will be without junior fullback Logan Abrams for the rest of the playoffs, Prairie Ridge welcomed back senior FB Jack Finn, Woodstock North celebrated a historic win, and more in this week's Northwest Herald football notes.

By Joe Aguilar●