In each of the past 17 seasons, Warren has had non-conference games scheduled for Weeks 1 & 2.
That is 34 total games. Of those 34, the Warren opponent made the IHSA playoffs 33 times. The only early-season foe that didn't make the playoffs was Glenbard North, which whiffed completely on its 2018 season.
Warren records those first two weeks:
vs. Barrington (1-2)
vs. Glenbard North (2-0)
vs. Maine South (2-6).
vs. Highland Park (2-0)
vs. Lyons (2-2)
vs. New Trier (8-7)
That's 17-17 for a total record Weeks 1 & 2 the past 17 seasons.