With three weeks left in the regular season, here's where Herald-News area teams stand in their quest to make the IHSA playoffs.

Joliet Catholic likely needs to win out to make the playoffs this year, Morris stays perfect and more in this week's Herald-News Notebook.

On a fourth-and-inches from its own territory, Providence's Broden Mackert took the handoff and ran 81 yards to the end zone, putting the Celtics ahead 28-14 and closing the scoring on Providence victory over Marist.

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 6, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area.

Senior quarterback Brock Phillip and wide receiver Dario Milivojevic connected on four touchdown passes as St. Francis compiled over 400 yards of total offense during its 47-35 win at Providence during CCL/ESCC action Friday evening.

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Providence hosted St. Francis for a varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 26.

The Herald-News Prep Football Capsules for Week 5, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

Providence and Marmion are rolling into divisional play, Joliet Catholic stunned Marist on a scramble-drill touchdown and Nazareth held off IC Catholic Prep on a game-winning field goal. Montini held off Fenwick to stay unbeaten and Mount Carmel rolled over St. Ignatius

The Herald-News Prep Football Capsules for Week 4, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.