Kane County Chronicle football preview capsules for state quarterfinals

Class 5A No. 18 St. Francis (7-5) at No. 6 Cary Grove (9-2) When: 1 p.m. Saturday About the Spartans: St. Francis has outscored its opponents, 151-32, so far this postseason. Junior quarterback Jadon Wilson has completed 71.4% of his passes for 550 yards, eight touchdowns, and no interceptions during that span. Over the last two games, senior running back Tivias Caldwell Jr. has rushed for 261 yards and five touchdowns. The defending 5A champions have won six of their last seven games. Senior safety James McGrath tallied 24 total tackles in the Spartans’ win over Kaneland in the first round. St. Francis has history with the Fox Valley Conference, defeating Prairie Ridge in the 2024 and 2025 playoffs. Spartans coach Bob McMillen knows the Trojans will provide some unfamiliar looks. “They run that triple option that you don’t see very often,” he said. “Double option. You know, you don’t see that in an offense like that a lot. It’s always going to give you trouble.” About the Trojans: Car