Hersey high school football

With the passing attack getting in sync in the second half, Downers Grove North erased a two-score deficit to defeat previously undefeated Hersey 24-21, moving on to play Lincoln-Way West in the Class 7A quarterfinals next weekend.

Most of the higher seeds advanced in Round 1, but will be pressed to repeat that feat in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

Here are previews and picks of the second-round matchups for each Suburban Life area team.