Athens Earns Bid to State After Three Set War With Unity Christian

Athens defeated Decatur Unity Christian 25-18, 17-25, 25-18 to get back to State in volleyball for the first time since 2019. The match was close throughout with the Warriors pulling away late in set three to take the match. Athens will face Illini Bluffs at 9am on Friday in the 1A Semifinals at Redbird Arena.

Glenwood Titans Take Second at State Cross Country

The Glenwood Titans took second place on a tiebreaker in the 2A girls state cross country state finals on Saturday. Ali Londrigan finished second while Sophie Rentmeister also picked up all state honors in sixth.

Scores: IHSA football playoffs (11/07/26)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Saturday, Oct. 7, saw the third week of playoffs for high school football in Illinois play out and several teams in the WCIA 3 viewing area advance to the quarterfinals. Saturday’s winners are just three wins away from a state title. Check out Central Illinois scores below. This story will be […]

Tabag Carries Rochester In Running Clock Win Over Cahokia

Nearly 250 all purpose yards and five touchdowns from Rochester junior Evrim Tabag powered the Rockets to a 54-27 win over Cahokia on Saturday in the second round of the IHSA 4A state playoffs. JP Leonard threw for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns and Khordell Gregory had a rushing and a receiving touchdown. Rochester will play Highland in the 4A quarterfinals next weekend.

Water bottle strikes high school soccer official after upset win, sparking IHSA probe

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, Nov. 3, that it is investigating "disturbing actions" directed toward an official on Friday, Oct. 30. The incident followed an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School (Glen Ellyn, IL). According to the Daily Herald, official Hanah...

Comeback Bullets! Williamsville Fights Back for Second Round Win Over Macomb

The Williamsville Bullets once again fought back for a playoff victory on Saturday. They trailed 28-14 to Macomb to start the fourth quarter and scored four times in the final frame for a 42-28 victory. Williamsville will host Monticello in a 3A quarterfinal next weekend.

The Orthopedic Center of Illinois Big Nasty: November 8

Huge hits on the football field with quarterfinal appearances on the line. The end of the soccer season saw some massive hits and the volleyball kills were incredible with the best of the best battling to keep their seasons alive. Five student athletes appearing in each video will be chosen...

Super freshman leaps into girls swimming history at Springfield High

Springfield High won its first Central State Eight Conference girls swimming and diving meet since 2016 on October 24 at Eisenhower Pool. The Senators exceeded expectations with 409 points, and outscored second place Normal U-High (318) by 91. Defending champs Chatham Glenwood was third with 196 points. "The girls set that goal at the beginning of the season — they knew that they could and wanted to do it," said Springfield coach Erin Myers of conquering the CS8. "I told them that everything had to be swam just right. We were originally seeded to only win by 18 points. They were excited. It was a lot of fun." CS8 swim results: Springfield High freshman phenom sets two CS8 swim records Now, the Senators and a super freshman want more. The freshman is Emma Herrin, and she has lit a fire in Springfield High that hasn't sparkled in 10 years. Herrin won and set a new school record in the 100-yard butterfly at conference when she went under the state qualifying time (58.46 seconds) and finished with a personal best mark of 56.89. Her time also snapped a previous CS8 record (58.90) that was set in 2017 by Sacred Heart-Griffin graduate

Illinois High School Football Team Robbed Of Playoff Win After Inadvertent Whistle On Would-Be Hail Mary

What should have been one of the most memorable moments in the history of the Antioch Sequoits football program turned into a nightmare on Saturday thanks to a brutal refereeing error. The top-seeded Sequoits entered their Illinois Class 5A state tournament against Sycamore with a perfect 10-0 record. However, late in the game, they found themselves trailing 32-28 […] The post Illinois High School Football Team Robbed Of Playoff Win After Inadvertent Whistle On Would-Be Hail Mary appeared first on BroBible.

Updated Illinois High School Football Playoff Brackets: Matchups, Scores and State Championship Schedule

Updated 2026 Illinois high school football playoff brackets for all eight IHSA classes, with November 6–7 matchups, scores and state championship dates.

Private vs. public school question getting closer look from IHSA

The IHSA is reviewing proposals that could separate private and public schools in playoffs starting in 2027-28.

Katin Houser Connects With Jordan Anderson For 5-Yard TD, Giving Illinois Lead Over Nebraska

Boys and Girls Cross Country Head to State Championship Meet

The boys and girls cross country teams qualified for the Illinois High School Association’s state championship meet after standout performances throughout the fall and at Sectionals. Parents, teammates, and friends gathered in the lobby on Friday morning, holding signs with words of encouragement as the athletes boarded the bus....

Gridiron Glory Week 12: High school football playoff scores and highlights

PADUCAH, Ky. — Check out the scores and highlights from week 12 of Gridiron Glory below, including the opening round of the playoffs in Kentucky and Tennessee, and the second round of playoffs in Illinois. For more on the Local 6 teams competing in the second round of the...

Nazareth Academy's Cash Coleman Snagged a Touchdown That Tells You Everything About These Playoffs

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The 2026 Illinois High School Association football playoffs are heating up, and we’re already deep into the second round. Teams are laying it all on the line as they […]

'Team 102' gets Jersey football back in playoffs, raises bar for future

With senior Trevor Tucker posting the third-best rushing season in Jersey football history, the Panthers overcame a 1-5 start to make the playoffs and finish 5-6.

IHSA Proposals Could Bring Major Changes to Illinois High School Athletics

Major changes could be coming to Illinois high school athletics, with the IHSA considering several proposals that could reshape the postseason and how schools compete for state championships. The IHSA is reviewing 24 newly submitted bylaw proposals, with several focused on competitive balance between boundary and non-boundary schools. Monmouth-Roseville High...

Local Skaters to Perform Alongside Olympians in Tomorrow’s Ice Show

On Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Grossinger Motors Arena, the Central Illinois Figure Skating Club (CIFSC) will host their 2026 ice show, “Adventures Under the Sea,” featuring group numbers, duets, trios, and solo performances. Our very own senior, Claire Hennis, will be among the performers. Two Olympic...

Athens football coach Ryan Knox steps down from coaching after 18 seasons

Athens high school football coach Ryan Knox is stepping away from coaching the program after 18 seasons. Knox confirmed that he is stepping away from the sidelines, but will remain in education. Coach Knox took over for Joey Dion in 2008. The program won just one game in the previous...

IC Gets Swept by Wisconsin-Eau Claire

JACKSONVILLE, IL - The Illinois College Rocket League gets swept 0-4 by Wisconsin-Eau Claire in a NECC matchup. Wisconsin-Eau Claire outplayed IC throughout the series, with everyone on the roster performing below their usual standard. Although the scores remained close, IC struggled to generate enough offense to turn those games into wins.