IHSA Football: Playoff Picture and Projections
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November 10, 2023Week 9 Results Impact Playoff Picture
Steve Soucie runs down the latest scores and their impact on the IHSA football playoff picture.The regular season is winding down, and playoff spots are starting to firm up. This week's results had a big impact on the playoff picture, with several teams making big moves up or down the standings.
In Class 8A, Lincoln-Way East clinched a playoff berth with a win over Homewood-Flossmoor. The Griffins are now 7-2 on the season and sit in third place in the South Suburban Blue.
In Class 7A, Glenbard West clinched a playoff berth with a win over Hinsdale Central. The Hilltoppers are now 8-1 on the season and sit in first place in the West Suburban Silver.
In Class 6A, Maine South clinched a playoff berth with a win over Evanston. The Hawks are now 7-2 on the season and sit in third place in the Central Suburban South.
In Class 5A, Glenbard North clinched a playoff berth with a win over Wheaton North. The Panthers are now 8-1 on the season and sit in first place in the DuPage Valley Conference.
In Class 4A, IC Catholic clinched a playoff berth with a win over St. Laurence. The Knights are now 7-2 on the season and sit in second place in the Chicago Catholic League Blue.
In Class 3A, Marist clinched a playoff berth with a win over Carmel. The RedHawks are now 8-1 on the season and sit in first place in the East Suburban Catholic Conference.
In Class 2A, Lisle clinched a playoff berth with a win over Aurora Central Catholic. The Lions are now 8-1 on the season and sit in first place in the Metro Suburban Blue.
In Class 1A, Lena-Winslow clinched a playoff berth with a win over Galena. The Panthers are now 7-2 on the season and sit in second place in the Northwest Upstate Illini.
With just two weeks remaining in the regular season, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. Stay tuned for more updates from Steve Soucie as the playoffs approach.
