Class 7A

No. 30 East Moline United (5-4) at No. 3 St. Charles North (8-1)

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday

About the Panthers: United has had an up-and-down season, starting off 3-0, then going 1-4 over its next five games before getting its fifth win on a forfeit from Alleman, securing its first appearance in the playoffs since 2001. The Panthers went 0-4 against teams with winning records this season, with their closest contests being a 36-33 loss to Geneseo in Week 5 and a 23-21 loss to Quincy in Week 6. The Panthers’ offense is led by running back Isaiah Navarrete and quarterback Jonathan Drake.

About the North Stars: St. Charles North cruised to a 35-16 victory over Lake Park in Week 9 to share the DuKane Conference title with Batavia in consecutive seasons. It also marks the second co

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