It was the second straight Chicago Heights Classic title for the Hawks and the third straight runner-up finish for host Marian Catholic.

Jaqueza Thomas, of Hazel Crest, began selling his Heartless brand clothing online two years ago. Now a senior at Hillcrest High School, he's now giving younger entrepreneurs advice.

Illinois Class 8A State Championship

First-round pairings by the Illinois High School Association for the Southland and the Aurora, Elgin, Naperville and Lake County areas.

Week 8 of the area high school football season saw a powerhouse continue its winning ways (see East St. Louis) and a long-struggling program get its first win since 2019

AREA MISSOURI Affton 28, Jennings 24 Brentwood 48, DuBourg 16 CBC 64, Vianney 6 Crystal City 37, Van-Far 14 Duchesne 20, St. Dominic 10 Festus 55, Pacific 24 Fort Zumwalt North 49, Liberty (Wentzville

Check out Week 6's scoreboard for Missouri and Illinois high school scores.

Check out Week 4's final scores from around Missouri and Illinois.

Francis Howell knocked off a traditional state power and Timberland won its first-ever meeting with SLUH. Here is a look at Friday night's high school action.