An injury to bruising fullback Jackson Rudolph and five turnovers were too much for Wauconda to overcome on Saturday in a 28-10 loss at Belvidere North.

Several top 6A teams made a statement in the opening round of playoffs as they are hoping to create barriers to yet another title matchup between Cary-Grove and East St. Louos. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2024 IHSA Class 6A playoffs.

Martin Cohen rushed for 201 yards, and Antioch jumped out to a 22-0 halftime lead en route to a 38-24 win over Wauconda to take control of the Northern Lake County Conference race.

Wauconda stayed tied atop the Northern Lake County Conference and became playoff eligible with a 44-6 win over Grayslake Central.

Junior fullback Jackson Rudolph rumbled for 253 yards on 36 carries as Wauconda ran wild at Grant, finishing with 497 rushing yards as a team in a 37-13 win.

Wauconda junior Jackson Rudolph had a happy birthday Friday, scoring three touchdowns in a 57-33 victory at Grayslake Nortn

After scoring a touchdown on its opening possession, Kaneland didn’t find the end zone again the rest of the game. It didn’t matter. Samuel Bruno kicked three field goals, the Knights’ defense held Wauconda to a single score and Kaneland held on for a 16-7 nonconference win.

Can Antioch keep its run atop the Northern Lake County conference going? What about an experienced Grant team? Meanwhile, Logan Olsen is back for his third season as Wauconda quarterback. Full team breakdowns plus Steve Soucie's predictions.

Fifteen of the 16 higher seeds survived and advanced in Round 1, but the matchups look much more even in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 6A playoffs.