Maine West football

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.

Although the Class 7A bracket features five undefeated teams, there’s a lot of intrigue in some of the lower seeds. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2023 IHSA Class 7A playoffs.

With one second left, Maine West's Onell Miller-Smith capped a 79-yard drive with a 1-yard run up the middle off a direct snap to give the hosts a dramatic, 12-6 triumph.