West Aurora, Oswego, Burlington Central, Aurora Christian and Glenbard North are picks to clicks for first round of the playoffs.

Belleville East (7-2) at West Aurora (7-2)

Kickoff: 6 p.m. Saturday.

Matchup breakdown: The 16th-seeded Blackhawks are the lone 7-2 team hosting a first-round Class 8A playoff game.

“We’re very lucky to have one,” West Aurora coach Nate Eimer said.

Senior quarterback Mason Atkins , the Ball State commit who has completed 62% of his passes for 1,373 yards with 19 touchdowns and only three interceptions, leads the offense into a third straight postseason appearance.

Belleville East has a physical 6-foot-2 receiver in James Johnson, who also has an offer from Ball State. He’s joined by 6-1, 300-pound senior defensive tackle Jonathan Rulo , a Cinci

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