Kane County Chronicle football preview capsules for postseason second round

Class 7A No. 9 Batavia (8-2) at No. 8 Brother Rice (8-2) When: 4 p.m. Saturday About the Bulldogs: Batavia started slow coming off its bye week, posting only 14 points in the first half against Lincoln-Way Central. The Bulldogs went three-and-out three times during the contest but found their groove with 25 points in the second half, with quarterback Michael Vander Luitgaren finding chemistry with wideouts Darin Ashiru and Brennon Zeng. Batavia hasn’t allowed more than 30 points to an opponent for the last four weeks. About the Crusaders: Brother Rice cruised past St. Charles North in the first round, 48-7. Led by Notre Dame commit Brayden Parks at defensive tackle, Brother Rice tallied five sacks and seven tackles for loss over the weekend. Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb didn’t play the whole game and completed 14-of-17 passes. Army commit Jameson Davis caught a touchdown against the North Stars and is one of 10 Crusaders to catch a touchdown this season. FND Pick: Brother Rice Next