Here’s a look at the football matchups in DuPage County for the quarterfinal round, including IC Catholic Prep hosting Princeton and Wheaton North traveling to Willowbrook in Class 7A, among others.

Jalen McGee’s return from an ankle injury has only made Neuqua Valley’s 10-1 football team even more dangerous.

On Saturday afternoon, Quentrell Harris continued to display his all-around talents during the Roadrunners’ 23-14 victory over Marmion (7-4) in the second round of the Class 5A state football playoffs in Aurora. Harris, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound senior, returned kicks, played running back, caught passes, lined up at quarterback in the Wildcat package and played defensive back as the 14th-seeded Roadrunners (7-4) advanced to next weekend’s 5A quarterfinals in LaGrange Park. While returning a pair of kickoffs and a punt for 131 yards in the opening quarter, carrying the ball 11 times for 51 yards and a touchdown, and making 3 receptions for 23 yards, Harris may have made his biggest mark on the defensive side of the ball.

Here’s a look at the second round of playoffs for DuPage County, including Naperville Central trying to upset Loyola and Glenbard North hoping to solve Warren’s elite defense, among others.

Here’s a look at some of the top storylines going into the second round of the playoffs, including an impressive showing by Naperville Central’s defense and special teams last week, and Rocco Luczak coming up big for Willowbrook’s special teams, among others.

Here’s a look at the second round of playoffs for DuPage County teams, including Naperville Central and Naperville North in a rematch of a 38-27 Huskies win during the regular season, among others.

It’s been a true team effort to help elevate Dennis Mandala’s game. But it’s paying major dividends for the IC Catholic Prep football team. The Knights were top ranked in Class 3A most of this season, though they did sustain a tough loss to St. Francis 19-7 last Friday. They are 8-1 overall and won the Metro Suburban Blue with a 5-0 record, all behind Mandala, a sophomore quarterback.

Nazareth’s victory Friday night ended Benet’s football season with a 4-5 record, knocking the Redwings out of a berth in the playoffs.

Here’s a look at the best matchups in DuPage County for Week 9, including Hinsdale Central and Glenbard West playing for the West Suburban Silver title, and Naperville North and Neuqua Valley meeting for the DVC crown.

Taking a look at some of the top storylines in DuPage County heading into Week 9, including a big game for Ethan Robert and the Naperville North Huskies, and looking ahead to Saturday’s playoff pairings night.