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FOOTBALL FRIDAY: Push for the IHSA Playoffs

Football season is back, and we've got all the info you need about Lincoln-Way games. Hundreds of fans will pack the stands, and we're the place to talk about the athletes, the fans and the atmosphere.

Game of the Week

We'll be at on Friday night to see if the Warriors can clinch their second-straight conference title. They play Bradley-Bourbonnais (5-3) at 7:30 p.m.

Playoff Outlook

Note: "Playoff points" are the number of opponents' total wins. It's used as a tie-breaker for teams with the same overall record.

(8-0) has clinched the playoffs and is tied with Glenbard West (8-0) for the most playoff points  in Class 7A, with 36. Both teams play two-win teams this weekend. They'll be the top team in the Class 7A playoffs. Next game: at Joliet West (2-6), noon Saturday.

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(6-2) clinched a spot in the playoffs and ranks 23rd among Class 5A teams. They will finish with 38 playoff points and have a chance to move up in seeding with a win.

(5-3) in good shape for the playoffs. A win at Mount Carmel this weekend would do wonders for seeding, but a more realistic result is a 5-4 finish and sneaking in with a lower seed. What helps them is their incredibly tough conference; the Celtics will finish the year with 49 playoff points. They're currently the No. 24 team in Class 7A. Next game: At Mount Carmel (6-2), 7 p.m. Friday.

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(4-4) is living on the edge. A win at 1-7 Stagg is likely, but will it be enough to clinch a spot in the 6A playoffs? They only have 28 playoffs points now and tonight's game won't help them. They're currently the No. 42 team in Class 6A. Next game: at Stagg (1-7), 7 p.m. Friday.

(1-7) is eliminated from playoff contention. Next game: at Joliet Central (0-8), 1 p.m. Saturday.

Get a full rundown of the current playoff outlook on IHSA's website.

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