2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 2A second-round analysis

First Round Predictions: Playoffs kick off with two rematches, multiple high-profile battles

By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor The calendar has flipped to November, so yes, we’re talking about playoffs. After another phenomenal regular season of football in Shelby County, 10 of our 14 teams have advanced to the postseason and will be in win-or-go-home matchups this week. Weather could also play a major factor as rain and thunderstorms are in the forecast for Friday night. Vincent moved up to Thursday to dodge the weather, but everyone …

Steve Millar’s 5 high school football games to watch in the Southland and second-round playoff predictions

St. Rita, Richards, Lockport, Lincoln-Way West and Providence are picks to click for the second round of the playoffs. Lincoln-Way Central (9-1) at St. Rita (6-4) Kickoff: 2 p.m. Saturday. Matchup breakdown: This Class 7A showdown will feature two teams that are almost mirror images of each other when it comes to styles and strengths. The Knights and Mustangs both rely on tough running games, hard-nosed defense and solid line play. Both teams ma…

2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 2A second-round analysis

The Class 2A field remains chock full of quality teams and the group has a collective record of 147-13 as we move into Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.

Trojans’ season stalls out in second round of playoffs - Enterprise Media

[See image gallery at www.charlescitypress.com] When visiting teams are on foreign soil, it’s imperative to finish the job – especially in a make-or-break postseason game where the defeated becomes the departed.  Four times Turkey Valley worked its way deep into enemy territory and came up dry on Friday night at Edgewood-Colesburg in each team’s Round of 16 playoff tilt on the Vikings’ home field.  Four red zone possessions and zero points. Tur…