Tonight marks the start of the high school football season and several area teams will be right in the thick of it.

This page will be updated with results, coverage and schedules throughout the playoff season. 

We also want your help in making sure that your favorite team gets all the attention that they deserve. There are a few easy ways you can share your school spirit with Patch. 

• Post game updates and show your school spirit here and on the our Facebook page.
• Share photos and videos from games and meet right here.
• Follow a certain team? Write about how it's doing in our Local Voices section.

The Teams

Round One

8A

Marist High School vs. Lyons (6-4), 7:30 p.m. at Marist

• Watch the game on Patch

Brother Rice (5-4) vs. Mount Carmel (8-1) , 11 a.m. Saturday at Gately

6A

Richards (8-1) vs. Lincoln-Way North (6-3), 7 p.m. at Richards

Find the full list of first round games. 

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