Here are some of the top storylines to watch in Kendall County this season. It is, of course, quite a task to navigate the Class 8A playoff bracket annually, provided Oswego qualifies for the postseason. Junior running back and Division I prospect Ammar Banire is back after breakout performances late in the season against Oswego East and Lockport. The biggest story of the 2026 Illinois high school football season statewide is the expansion of the playoff field from 256 total teams to 384. Who are the players to watch in Kendall County?