The Illinois High School Association football playoffs have reached the quarterfinal stage this weekend.
Action across the state kicked off on Friday and continues through Saturday, Nov. 14, according to Yahoo Sports.
The state series features matchups across eight different classes as teams battle for a spot in the championship games.
The championship contests are scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 27 and Nov. 28, the Journal Star reported.
Class 8A action began Friday with a matchup between Winnetka New Trier and Huntley.
Saturday features a full slate of games in every class from 1A through 8A.
In Class 1A, top-seeded Heyworth hosts Clifton Central, while Stockton plays Fulton.
Class 2A teams such as Johnston City and El Paso-Gridley are also in action throughout the day.
Richmond-Burton and Byron are among the teams competing in the Class 3A bracket.
Class 4A features key games including Morris against Sterling and Centralia facing off against Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin.
In Class 5A, Mahomet-Seymour hosts Morton, while Cary-Grove plays Wheaton St. Francis.
Class 6A matchups include Machesney Park Harlem at Niles Notre Dame and Normal West at Wheaton Warrenville South.
The Class 7A bracket includes East St. Louis hosting Mt. Prospect, and Normal Community facing Chicago Brother Rice.
Finally, the Class 8A quarterfinals continue Saturday with Lincoln-Way East playing Chicago Mt. Carmel, and Loyola Academy traveling to Chicago St. Ignatius.
Fans can track the progression of the brackets online via the official IHSA playoff brackets.
The tournament represents the culmination of a competitive season for these student-athletes across Illinois.
Additional details regarding the state series can be found on the official IHSA website.
Coaches and players are preparing for these high-stakes games as the road to the championship continues.
Local communities are expected to turn out in large numbers to support their respective schools during this pivotal weekend of postseason football.