In this episode we’re diving into the opening round of the IHSA state playoffs. The road to Champaign has officially begun, and the Chicago Catholic League made its presence felt in a big way. We’ll break down the key moments, the standout performances, and what these results mean moving forward as the field narrows and the competition ramps up. So buckle in— we’ve got playoff football to talk about, and THE Varsity Voices is ready to break it all down!

It’s playoff time in Illinois high school football, and it’s timeto turn the spotlight on the Chicago Catholic League teams who are all vying for that State Championship! We’ve madeit through nine weeks of regular-season battles, upsets, and unforgettable moments — and now, 14 CCL programs are stepping into the postseason with one goal: to survive and advance. In this episode we break down every playoff matchup featuring a Chicago Catholic League football team — and we’ll dig into the key storylines, spotlight the players who could change everything, and, of course, We’ll give you our Prognosticus picks —who’s moving on, and who’s headed home.

Week 9, the finale of the regular season, this was a weekend that defined who’s playoff-ready and who’s packing up and this is your Recap of the Week 9 Chicago Catholic League football games. In this episode we break down all the action from a jam-packed Friday night slate of games.

PROGNOSTICUS — WEEK 9 🏈

The regular season finale is here.
Playoff dreams on the line. Rivalries at full boil.

We break down every CCL matchup — Montini’s perfect run, Mount Carmel’s dominance, Marist, Loyola, St Rita's must-win, and more.

Week 7's Friday night lights didn’t disappoint in the CCL football games. Carmel came out swinging and never let up against DePaul Prep. IC Catholic showed balance and big-play defense in a rout of Marmion. Mount Carmel went to Joliet and reminded everyone why they’re unbeaten and no one can tame the Broncos. Marist, St. Rita, and others delivered statement wins of their own.

And in the middle of it all, one defensive warrior stood tallest…our Zuko’s Dawg of the Week. 🐾💪

We’re rolling into Week 7 of the Chicago Catholic League football season. The stakes get higher every Friday night — playoff pictures are starting to take shape, rivalries are heating up, and every snap feels like it could be the difference between momentum and heartbreak.

In this episode we walk you through every matchup on the slate: from the heavyweights like Mount Carmel, Brother Rice, and Loyola, to the gritty underdogs looking to make a statement. We’ll break down key players, the matchups that matter, and of course, along with our Prognosticus we give you our predictions for how it all plays out under those Friday night lights.

In this episode we’ll run through CCL Week 6 headline games, spotlight some players, and break down what it all means for the playoff picture and division races. We’ve got some Quick Hits, a couple Deep Dives plus Zuko’s Dawg of the Week for the Chicago Catholic League football's nastiest defensive performance of Week 6.

We break down this week’s slate of matchups across the CCL, from heavyweight clashes to redemption games, from classic rivalries to teams searching for momentum and with their backs against the wall. We’ll dive into the storylines, spotlight the players to watch, and give you my take on how each battle might play out under those Friday night lights. We’ve got every angle covered and the stage isset for another dramatic weekend of Chicago Catholic League football.