St. Rita, Richards, Lockport, Lincoln-Way West and Providence are picks to click for the second round of the playoffs.

Lincoln-Way Central (9-1) at St. Rita (6-4)

Kickoff: 2 p.m. Saturday.

Matchup breakdown: This Class 7A showdown will feature two teams that are almost mirror images of each other when it comes to styles and strengths.

The Knights and Mustangs both rely on tough running games, hard-nosed defense and solid line play. Both teams made it to the semifinals last season, but only one can reach the quarterfinals this time.

Lincoln-Way Central, which has won six games in a row, will lean on senior running back Justin Cobbs and senior receiver/running back Lucas Andresen .

St. Rita navigated a tough schedule to sneak into the playoffs and had a successful road trip to R

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