More from the Times-area’s sidelines from Week 10 (the opening week of the IHSA playoffs) of the football season.

Wednesday nights key to Seneca’s weekend success

The preparation for Seneca ’s success these past handful of years under head coach Terry Maxwell hasn’t been limited to just the practice field and the weight room.

The Fighting Irish absolutely believe its Wednesday night leadership sessions come into play when they face stressful in-game situations like the ones they overcame Saturday in a Class 2A opening-round win over Port Byron Riverdale .

“We do this thing Wednesdays,” Seneca running back/edge Wyatt Biffany said when asked about his team’s handling of adversity throughout the 35-21 victory. “It’s a program where we all come together and read books about playoffs an

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