Getting ready for the IHSA football playoffs

The pairings are set and we’re ready to begin the IHSA football playoffs.

This edition of the Daily Herald’s prep sports newsletter helps set the stage for this weekend, plus adds some other interesting news from the high school scene.

‘Edgy’ Tim’s players to watch

Recruiting analyst “Edgy” Tim O’Halloran looks at five area prep football players to keep an eye on heading into the first round of the playoffs.

Top performances of Week 9

The High Five again counts down the top prep football performances from the final week of the regular season.

Naperville Central’s Jones commits to Clemson

The Redhawks’ Trinity Jones, one of the top girls basketball players in the country, is primed for a big season after recovering from a season-ending injury.

College Achievers

Conant High School graduate Abigail Starkey is having a great bowling season at Nebraska.