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IHSA releases boys soccer postseason pairings

By  George M. Wilcox
   
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The seeds for the Class 3A boys soccer state playoffs were posted Thursday, but the pairings and brackets were announced Friday at the IHSA’s website.

The new site gives fans an opportunity to check out the pairings by schedule or by bracket, depending on your mood.

The top sectional seeds are Naperville North, Evanston, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Oak Park-River Forest and Sandburg.

The state finals will be held at Lincoln-Way North Nov. 5. The first regional match is Oct. 14.

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