High School Football Playoffs Heat Up: Key Scores and Highlights

UPDATE: The high school football playoffs are in full swing as teams across the Southland, Aurora, Elgin, Naperville, and Lake County delivered thrilling performances on Friday. Key scores just in reveal major upsets and standout players, making this an urgent moment for local sports fans.

In the Class 8A second-round playoff, No. 9 Lincoln-Way East dominated No. 25 Palatine with a resounding 55-13 victory. Meanwhile, No. 16 Hersey shocked top-ranked No. 1 Richards with a stunning 42-21 win, showcasing the thrilling unpredictability of the playoffs.

Other notable scores from the playoffs include No. 13 Batavia defeating No. 4 Glenbard East with a score of 42-21 and No. 10 St. Laurence overcoming No. 2 Bradley-Bourbonnais at 35-21. St. Laurence’s Cory Les shined brightly with 180 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, cementing their reputation as a formidable contender.

In Class 5A, No. 2 Belvidere North narrowly edged out No. 7 Kaneland with a close 30-25 victory, while No. 1 Richmond-Burton cruised past No. 9 Aurora Central Catholic with a staggering score of 57-7.

Switching gears to boys soccer state semifinals, St. Laurence triumphed over Glenbrook North with a score of 3-0, and Naperville North secured a narrow victory against Lane, 1-0, thanks to a decisive goal from Brian Biederman.

In college basketball, multiple local teams faced off with mixed results. In men’s action, Carl Sandburg edged out Lake County with a final score of 66-63, while Elgin exploded for a solid 94-70 victory over Joliet.

On the women’s side, Lake County dominated Kishwaukee with a decisive 76-44 victory, and North Central College took down St. Mary’s (Ind.) 76-60, with Jocelyn Trotter leading with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists.

As playoff action continues, fans are encouraged to stay tuned for more updates and to submit results to their local sports outlets. The excitement is palpable as teams battle it out for the championship. The stage is set for more thrilling games this weekend!

What’s next? Keep an eye on upcoming games as teams look to secure their places in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes are high, and the community is rallying behind their local teams in this critical moment.