Bill Welt

Tolono Unity summoned a rash of big plays in the first half to down Williamsville in the 3A football quarterfinals on Saturday.

Rochester, SHG, Williamsville and South Fork are the last football teams left in the Springfield area. See their playoff predictions here.

Sacred Heart-Griffin's Drew Ward was surprised to learn of the all-state nod. See who else made the acclaimed football list in the Springfield area.

Matthew Miller scored four touchdowns on eight total carries in Williamsville's win over Petersburg PORTA in the 3A football playoffs on Saturday.

IHSA executive director Craig Anderson's statement on Sunday handed the first-round win to Petersburg PORTA football over Fairfield despite gaffe.

Photos from Saturday Nov. 1 high school football playoffs as Chatham Glenwood beats Joliet Catholic and PORTA wins on field goal

Here are 14 nominees for The State Journal-Register's athlete of the week poll. Vote every 12 hours by noon on Friday here.

Grit. Quickness. Teamwork. A brotherhood of seniors herald each of these attributes on Williamsville's defense going into the football playoffs.

See analysis and predictions for all the first-round playoff games around Springfield, including Joliet Catholic at Chatham Glenwood.

Senior middle blocker Ainsley Johnson has carried Calvary Academy to historic heights with more than 1,100 kills over her prolific volleyball career.