Now the fun really begins … playoff season has arrived

The football playoffs kick off Friday night. Boys soccer teams are chasing sectional titles. Girls volleyball teams around the area played for regional championships Thursday night. We’ve got it all covered.

Kevin Schmit looks at the playoff outlook for MSL football teams.

John Lemon’s five games to watch

Game previews for Cook County

DuPage County

Fox Valley

Lake County

Soccer

This week brought thrilling boys soccer sectional wins for Stevenson, Schaumburg, West Chicago and more.

Girls volleyball

John Leusch looks back at an exciting Thursday night on the girls volleyball court and the Cook and Lake champions.

Huntley and St. Charles North were among other regional volleyball champions.