Princeton makes mistakes but still beats South Shore to advance in 3A playoffs

Tyler Lacke’s tough catches highlight Hampshire’s Class 7A opening-round OT playoff loss to DePaul Prep

With his season on the line, Tyler Lacke went for 10 catches, 165 yards and two touchdowns to lead Hampshire in a 37-34 overtime loss to DePaul Prep during IHSA Class 7A opening-round playoff football action Saturday. The Rams won on Emmett McCue's 30-yard overtime field goal.

Manteno dominates Mendota 62-7 for 1st playoff win since 2016

Led by three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns from quarterback Logan Bufford and six takeaways on defense, the Manteno football ran away with a 62-7 win over Mendota in the Class 3A opening round Saturday for the program's first playoff win since 2016.

Opening round playoff results

Here are the known dates and times for all of the opening round playoff games

Mike Schmid scores 5 TDs, leads Marian Central past Kewanee in opening round: McHenry County football roundup

Marian Central senior Mike Schmid ran 29 times for 317 yards and five TDs to lead Marian Central to a Class 3A opening-round playoff win against Kewanee. Prairie Ridge beat Comer for its third straight win, and more in the McHenry County football roundup.

Providence overwhelms outmanned Mount Vernon

Providence relished the opportunity to atone for some Week 9 mistakes in its opening round playoff game with Mount Vernon as it scored 49 points in the first half and rolled to a Class 5A opening round win.