Herald-News’ round one playoff picks

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Tina Akouris’ Picks

Last week: 9-1

Overall: 69-21

Bolingbrook 14, Sandburg 10

L-W East 45, Plainfield Central 10

Providence 28, Bradley 21

Oswego 52, Plainfield North 45

Rochelle 21, L-W West 10

Coal City 28, Peotone 12

Lemont 54, Morgan Park 6

Joliet Catholic 54, Elmwood Park 3

Morris 49, Rich East 7

Wilmington 12, Byron 6

Dick Goss’ Picks

Last week: 7-3

Overall: 66-24

Bolingbrook 24, Sandburg 7

L-W East 35, Plainfield Central 14

Providence 27, Bradley 7

Plainfield North 28, Oswego 24

Lincoln-Way West 27, Rochelle 20

Coal City 35, Peotone 14

Lemont 23, Morgan Park 20

Joliet Catholic 42, Elmwood Park 14

Morris 34, Rich East 13

Wilmington 20, Byron 14

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