Playoff primer: QHS tackles Moline, while Missouri squads battle for spots in district title games

QUINCY — The second round of the postseason is here, which means Illinois squads are vying for spots in the state quarterfinals and Missouri teams are looking to reach district championship games.

Here’s a look at what’s on tap Friday night:

Moline at Quincy High School

What: Class 7A second-round playoff game

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Flinn Stadium

Records: Moline — 8-2 (5-1, second in Western Big 6 Conference). Quincy — 10-0 (6-0, first in Western Big 6 Conference).

Radio/Livestream: WGEM Streaming App (audio only), NFHS Network

Did you know?: This will be the second time in the 50-plus years of the WB6 that two conference teams have met in the playoffs. Quincy beat Rock Island 40-20 in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs in 2013. The Blue Devils beat the Maroons 43-21 in a Week 4 matchup at Moline’s Browning Field in which QHS quarterback Bradyn Little set the single-game school passing record with 437 yards and six touchdowns. Quincy led that game 29-7 at halftime. Should the Blue Devils win, they will match the 2023 team for most single-season victories in school history with 11. Quincy has won 25 of its last 27 games overall. Moline is riding a six-game win streak, having scored 40 or more points three times in that stretch.

Mexico at Hannibal

What: Class 4 District 5 semifinal

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Porter Stadium, Hannibal, Mo.

Records: Mexico — 5-5 (3-2, third in North Central Missouri Conference). Hannibal — 7-3 (4-1, second in North Central Missouri Conference).

Radio/Livestream: KICK 97.9 FM

Did you know?: The Pirates beat the Bulldogs 40-0 in the regular season as senior quarterback Waylon Anders threw four touchdown passes and senior running back Mike Ferriera rushed for 150 yards and two scores. The Bulldogs managed just 75 yards of total offense. Hannibal earned the right to host the semifinal game when Mexico upset second-seeded Kirksville 21-14 in double-overtime last week. Three of the Bulldogs’ other four victories came against teams that finished with a combined record of 5-25. Hannibal placed four players on the All-North Central Missouri Conference first-team offense and four others on first-team defense. Overall, the Pirates had 19 players earn all-conference honors.

Clark County at Monroe City

What: Class 2 District 7 semifinal

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Lankford Field, Monroe City, Mo.

Records: Clark County — 3-7 (2-4, fourth in Clarence Cannon Conference). Monroe City — 7-3 (5-1, tied for first in Clarence Cannon Conference).

Radio/Livestream: KWBZ 107.5 FM

Did you know?: The Panthers have scored 158 points in their last three games and have not scored fewer than 14 points in a game this season. Monroe City beat Clark County 24-6 during the regular season and has won the last four head-to-head meetings. Offensively, the Panthers are explosive with four players earning first-team All-CCC honors — all-purpose back Quincy Mayfield, running back Dylan Ross, wide receiver Trey Smyser and lineman Lane Willard. Monroe City also had three first-team selections on defense — defensive lineman Jayden Holland, defensive back Gage Woolen and Mayfield at linebacker. The Panthers shared the CCC championship with South Shelby and Centralia.

Macon at South Shelby

What: Class 2 District 7 semifinal

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Where: Charles Rash Memorial Field, Shelbina, Mo.

Records: Macon — 3-7 (2-4, fourth in Clarence Cannon Conference). South Shelby — 8-1 (5-1, tied for first in Clarence Cannon Conference).

Radio/Livestream: MSHSAA.tv

Did you know?: As the top-seeded team in the district, the Cardinals received a first-round bye, which is one of the few things that has keep the offensive juggernaut from scoring. South Shelby averages 44.2 points per game with a balanced attack led by junior quarterback Chase Moellering, who was named the Clarencee Cannon Conference Offensive Player of the Year. The Cardinals have been equally salty defensively with three shutouts and another game with one touchdown allowed. Senior defensive lineman Aadon Magruder was named the CCC Defensive Player of the Year. South Shelby beat Macon 42-21 in their regular-season meeting.