Illinois high school football's postseason is winding its way toward its inevitable conclusion, and this week it's the state's quarterfinals on tap in each of the eight classifications.

Class 7A East St. Louis remains No. 1 after dismantling St. Patrick, while No. 2 Lincoln-Way East rules the roost for now in Class 8A with a clash against No. 4 Chicago Mt. Carmel on the slate with the winner favored to go on to win the state's top division. No. 3 Brother Rice, meanwhile, will try to advance to the Class 7A semifinals where they would face top-ranked East St. Louis in the semifinals if they both win.

There's also some new blood further down the rankings where Class 4A Morris continued its unbeaten season with a victory over Montini Catholic.…