Bishop McNamara’s Haven Barwegen wins cross county sectional title: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup

Bishop McNamara freshman cross country standout Haven Barwegen placed first in the girls race the IHSA Class 1A Bishop McNamara Sectional, with the Herscher boys team winning the team title, and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Clifton Central scores 20 unanswered points to finish off 40-21 win over Marquette in 1st round

The Clifton Central football team scored 20 unanswered points in the second half to finish off a 40-21 win over Marquette in the IHSA Class 1A first round on Saturday, picking up a playoff win on their home field for the second straight season.

Providence, Broden Mackert wear down Kankakee

Providence used some offensive trickery and a big defensive stand to take control of a Class 5A matchup with Kankakee on Saturday, eventually winning 35-20 to oust Kankakee from the postseason for the second consecutive year.

Peotone’s three-headed monster runs all over Illini West for program’s first playoff win since 2023

Peotone won its first IHSA football playoff game since 2023 and did so pounding the running game and some improbable contributions from Tyler Walker.

Wilmington shines in all three phases in 56-26 win over Farmington

Dane Van Duyne rushed for 101 yards in the first half with his first three carries all going for touchdowns, and Wilmington had all three phases going in a 56-26 Class 2A first-round win over Farmington on Friday.

Photos: Providence tops Kankakee in Class 5A first round playoff football

Providence pulled away from Kankakee for a 35-20 victory in Class 5A first round playoff competition Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.