There are 64 teams alive in the Illinois high school football playoffs. Here are at least 36 recruits leading their schools deep into the postseason.

All of our Rockford area football teams who are still active in the IHSA and I8FA playoffs will play on Saturday afternoon this coming weekend in the third round. Here’s a look at the kickoff times, locations and matchups.

One more defending champion will take to the first during the early days of the Iowa state football playoffs, as Lewis Central looks to retain the Class 4A crown. The Titans open the semifinals with Pella,