Lyons 24, York 21: For the second straight Friday, Lyons edged York in the final seconds, this time on Ryland Avants’ 31-yard field goal as time expired for a 24-21 win in the Class 8A first-round game in Western Springs. 1 of 17

Lyons' EJ Kuhlman (20) runs the ball during the varsity football first-round 8A playoff game between York and Lyons Township on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025 in Western Springs, IL. (Tony Gadomski/Tony Gadomski for Shaw Local New)

Downers Grove North 28, Prospect 21: Will Vala caught a 33-yard touchdown pass from Owen Lansu and was part of an impressive defensive effort against a high-powered Prospect offense as the Trojans won the Class 7A first-round game 28-21 to return to the playoffs’ second round for the fourth straight year. 1 of 20

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