Greg and Mitch explain the newly adopted playoff format for IHSA football. They break down all the details, react to the news and discuss the impact.

Greg and Mitch roll out the red carpet for the Best in the West Awards 2025. Celebrate the standout performances, the best teams and games from our area! From thrilling playoff matchups to the crowning our Player of the Year, it's all there! It's the BEST of the BEST!

Greg and Mitch are joined by photojournalist Vincent Johnson, the author of "Illustrious: The Best High School Basketball Gyms in Illinois". Discover the stories behind Illinois' most iconic high school basketball gyms. The history they hold, and the communities they unite. From architectural marvels to legendary teams, this episode is a celebration of tradition and passion in high school athletics.

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier to deep dive everything you need to know 1-3A, plus we take a look at the rest of the games Saturday.

Greg and Mitch are joined by Kyle Kampmier to talk another week of playoff football!

They kick off the show by previewing the #I8FA State Championship game between Amboy vs. Polo! Who will make history with their 3rd State Title?

In the #IHSA State Semifinals, we breakdown the 1A showdown between Stockton vs. Lena-Winslow. Plus, Byron on the road at Richmond-Burton in 3A. We also talk about the match-up's and how brackets look in the rest in of the classes. It's a packed show!

Greg and Mitch dive into the 3rd week of playoff football. Whether it's the Road to Normal or Monmouth, we're talking about the stats and stories that define our area this week! 

INSTANT REAX, 2nd Round: https://www.youtube.com/live/ToCGAIpPY4E?si=1w-4Z4bO_FGBfv-U

Greg and Mitch are back to talk about a "special" First Round of playoff games! We saw several convincing wins, along with some instant classics with special teams coming up clutch! That sets us up for several area match-up's in the Second Round with teams fighting to advance.

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Greg and Mitch into the playoff field in 2025! Take an in-depth look at the teams and match-up's that impact our area! Who will advance to the Second Round, and who is poised for a run in November?

NUIC Playoff Preview Show, LIVE on Pairings Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/live/-UinzZ0AHqs?si=m1EROK5kA9H1wotE

The season moves fast, but this is only the beginning! Greg and Mitch are attacking the last week of the regular season with the same excitement as Week 1. The give the stats and stories from Week 8, and look ahead at Week 9. Plus, they look ahead at what it all means for the Playoff picture.

INSTANT REAX, Week 9: https://youtube.com/live/MUF0Oz0Jqt4?feature=share

Greg and Mitch are joined by Steve Soucie from Friday Night Drive to talk about the new IHSA Football Proposal from Roxana that would change the landscape of HS football around the state. Explaining the details, and weighing the pros and cons. Plus, they breakdown the potential brackets as they shape up heading into the 2025 Playoffs.