The viability of getting two state champions from last season in the Class 6A title game still remains as Nazareth and East St. Louis both moved into the quarterfinals.

But the group of teams that are still alive in the draw around them looks a little different than many probably expected.

Three double-digit seeds are still hoping to extend their surprise runs a little bit further.

First round predictions: 15-1

Second round predictions: 6-2

Quarterfinal round matchups

Nazareth vs. Lake Zurich : The Roadrunners wore down Wheaton Warrenville South in the second round but they likely will have to be more precise against a Lake Zurich squad that has been locking down teams on the defensive side of the ball for weeks upon weeks.

Pick: Nazareth

Burlington Central vs. Fen

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