Let the playoffs begin

After nine weeks of the regular season and all the talk and reaction to the expanded playoff format, the postseason kicks off with the opening round Friday night. We’ve got you covered.

Kevin Schmit’s column

Talking football with ‘Edgy’ Tim

Mike McGraw’s Top 25, and Mike’s feature stories on Leyden and Palatine as they get read for their games Friday night.

Opening round game previews

Five opening round games to watch

Daily Herald’s expanded Top 20

Girls volleyball

Barrington claims another MSL championship while Dundee-Crown wins ninth straight