The Illinois High School Association high school football playoffs begin this week, as 256 teams across eight classes begin their journey to win a state championship.

Peoria Journal Star sports reporter Adam Duvall lays out his predictions for each class, highlighting their final four teams, potential sleepers and who he think will be crowned the state champion in five weeks at Hancock Stadium.

Here's a look at this year's predictions, starting in Class 1A.

IHSA Class 1A predictions

IHSA Class 2A predictions

IHSA Class 3A predictions

IHSA Class 4A predictions

IHSA Class 5A predictions

IHSA Class 6A predictions

IHSA Class 7A predictions

IHSA Class 8A predictions

Adam Duvall is a Journal Star sports reporter. Email him at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter @AdamDuvall.