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IHSA football live streams: Where to watch 2026 quarterfinal games
Illinois high school football kicks off its quarterfinal playoff games on Friday, Nov. 13. If you're not able to make it out to one of the many games across the Peoria area, there's always an opportunity to watch via live streaming. Here's how to watch some select games. Some links may require download of an app or signing up for a paid subscription. Not all schools provide live streams. The Journal Star will present its weekend high school football experience with live coverage and updates of Peoria-area and statewide games on Saturday, a live score list, feature story from a selected game and takeaways from the night and more. We'll have pictures and highlights videos, too. Just tap pjstar.com . 2026 Illinois high school football playoff streaming schedule: Quarterfinal 2026 IHSA quarterfinal streaming schedule Class 1A #4 Clifton Central (10-1) at #1 Heyworth (11-0), 2 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch #1 Mt. Sterling Brown County (11-0) at #5 Camp Point Central (10-1), 1 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch #11 Fulton (9-3) at #2 Stockton (10-1), 1 p.m. or 5 p.m. Saturday | Tap here to watch Class 2A #4 Nashville (9-2) at #1 Johnston City (11-0),
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IHSA playoff predictions: Quarterfinal picks for Peoria-area high school football teams
It's the quarterfinal of the Illinois high school football season, and our predictions are in for the 2026 Illinois High School Association games around the Peoria area. All games are Saturday. Last week, the picks in this space went 6-0 (1.000) and are 130-41 (.760) on the year. This year's records are in parentheses. 2026 IHSA playoff quarterfinal Peoria-area predictions Class 5A 4 Morton (10-1) at 1 Mahomet-Seymour (11-0), 4 p.m. MORTON 35, MAHOMET-SEYMOUR 34: This is the second playoff meeting between the teams with Morton winning the last meeting 40-28 in the 2021 Class 5A quarterfinals. Mahomet-Seymour handed Morton its lone loss 33-15 in Week 1. In last week's second round, the Potters put up 56 points, getting touchdowns from Keenan Smith (100-yard kickoff return, receiving TD), Brendan Petty (two receiving TDs), Sage Lelm (two rushing TDs), Eli Ralston (rushing TD) and Isaac Davis (receiving TD). That's the eighth time Morton, which is riding a 10-game win streak, has scored 42 points or more this season. Defensively, the Potters have given up 15 points or less eight times. M-S, which is under former Peoria Heights coach Jon Adkins, gave up a season-high 22 points last week to Crete-Monee but
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The uncertain future of Elite and its role in Peoria Public Schools
Peoria Public Schools voted 4-3 to replace the long-standing Elite Community Outreach Game Changers program with a new in-house initiative called NOVA Academy following a compliance audit by the Peoria County Regional Superintendent of Education.
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25 Sports High School Wednesday- College scholarship signing day
PEORIA (25News Now) -Central Illinois prep stars announce their college sports choices. Get 25NewsStreaming on your smart TV — it’s free and easy. Watch live newscasts, recent newscasts, top news stories, updated forecasts, local sports highlights, and exclusive content. Search “WEEK 25 News” to install.
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Peoria’s school board votes to cut ties with an Elite-run program, replace it with district-led alternative
PEORIA (25News Now) -The Elite era in Peoria’s Public School system will come to end next month, after Monday’s close, 4-3 vote to pursue a different option for at-risk young people. Nova Academy is the name, set to use the same building now used by Elite Community Outreach,...
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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition
Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium
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Galesburg school to open 1986 time capsule
A time capsule sealed inside the original walls of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Galesburg in 1986 will soon be opened for the community. The public opening is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 6 p.m., according to a community announcement. The event will take place in the King Elementary School lobby, 1018 S. Farnham St., Galesburg. Former students, staff, families and community members are invited to attend and see what was placed inside the capsule nearly 40 years ago. This story was produced by reporter Nida Tazeen, NTazeen@usatodayco.com , with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Galesburg Register-Mail: Galesburg school to open 1986 time capsule
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Morton Football advances to Quarterfinals with win over Triad
Morton, IL – The Morton High School football team moves on to the IHSA Class 5A quarterfinals with a 56-15 victory over Triad at Carper Field on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Both teams entered the second round of the playoffs with identical 9-1 records, but Morton quickly established control of the game. On the opening kickoff, Keenan Smith received the ball at the goal line and returned it for a touchdown. Brody Watson added the two-point conversion, giving Morton an 8-0 lead just 14 seconds into the game.
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Morton CUSD 709 schools receive the highest-level performance rating - exemplary
Morton Community Unit School District 709 is proud to announce exceptional performance on the 2026 School Report Card, highlighting high academic standards and student growth across all district schools. This accomplishment directly aligns withour steadfast commitment to Morton 709’s core strategic pillars:. Preparing Students and Staff for the Future...
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State quarterfinalists Normal Community, Normal West try to extend ‘special’ football seasons
A year ago, Nolan Howe would hear an occasional “good job” from students and teachers regarding the Normal West High School football team. It’s not that way this season. “A lot of staff and people inside the school are now, ‘How’s the game going to go this weekend?’ It shows that they care a lot more,” said Howe, senior linebacker and the Wildcats’ leading tackler. “I’ve had people ask if there’s going to be a fan bus this week. I have no idea if there is, but it shows that we’re doing something special.”