Second round of playoffs start and state semifinals of soccer
Several suburban teams are moving on to the quarterfinals of the state high school football playoffs.
Hersey running back Brandon Jenkins ran for 277 yards against top-seeded Richards to send the Huskies to their first quarterfinal since 1987.
Fremd will be making its first appearance in the quarters since 2009 after rolling past Lyons 45-21 Friday night in Palatine.
Batavia beat Glenbard East 42-21 to advance to its fourth straight quarterfinal.
In a rematch from Week 3 of the regular season, Barrington knocked out Glenbrook South.
IC Catholic Prep beat unbeaten Bishop McNamara to advance.
Lincoln-Way East and quarterback Jonas Williams were just too much for Palatine, ending the Pirates' season.
Boys soccer
Naperville North had to work for it, but the Huskies' undefeated season continued with a 1-0 win over Lane Tech in the semifinals. They face St. Laurence Saturday in Hoffman Estates.
Streamwood’s run ended in heartbreak with a 4-2 loss in overtime.