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Illinois high school football playoffs: Dates, brackets, schedule

Illinois' 2026 high school football postseason has already delivered a ton of excitement. Playoff action in the Prairie State kicked off two weeks ago, and last week provided an all-time classic first-round matchup. In a wild game that included a fourth-quarter venue change in Chicago, No. 9 Quincy Senior High School knocked off No. 8 Sarah E. Goode STEM Academy 88-84 on Friday, Oct. 30. The game was a record-setter in total points in IHSA history. While a high-scoring affair like last week's is not likely, moving into Round 2 should provide some closer matchups as the playoffs heat up. Here's what you need to know about the Illinois football playoffs, including when it starts and how to watch: Watch Illinois high school football playoffs live on NFHS Network When do Illinois high school football playoffs start? The 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs kicked off on Oct. 23-24 with the Opening Round. First-round action was played last week, on Oct. 30-31. How to watch Illinois high school football playoff games Illinois high school football playoff games can be streamed on the NFHS Network . Which Illinois high school football teams are ranked nationally? East St. Louis is the only

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Redbirds run past St. Teresa for spot in program history

WEST FRANKFORT — The West Frankfort Redbirds piled up just shy of 500 yards of offense and blasted Decatur St. Teresa 56-28 in the 2A Round of 32, becoming one of only three teams in program history to win a playoff game. It’s the Redbirds’ first playoff win since...

West Frankfort, IL · 4d
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Expanded IHSA football playoffs could be one-and-done

The newly expanded playoff field in high school football in Illinois could well be one-and-done. That is one of several potential changes that could be put up for a vote before IHSA member schools.

Illinois · 7d

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Highlights/scores: IHSA volleyball sectional finals

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – High school volleyball sectional finals were played across the state of Illinois on Thursday, with winning teams now just one victory away from a ticket to state. Sectional finals saw action in the WCIA 3 viewing area in both 1A and 2A. Thursday’s winners advance...

Illinois · 4d
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QND Survives Battle with Pleasant Plains for Sectional Championship

The Quincy Notre Dame Raiders and Pleasant Plains Cardinals for two sets at the 2A Farmington Sectional on Thursday night. The Raiders took home the sectional championship with the 28-26, 25-22 victory over the Cardinals. QND will play Rochester in the 2A Pleasant Plains Super Sectional on Monday at 6pm. Pleasant Plains season comes to a close at 25-14.

Quincy, IL · 5d

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Our Saviour junior high boys split games against Pikeland and Carthage

Our Saviour junior high boys 7th- and 8th-grade teams faced Pikeland and Carthage in recent basketball action.

Carthage, IL · 5d

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Illinois High School Football Playoffs: The Lowest Seeds Still Standing in Round 2

Meet the lowest remaining seeds in the 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs, including St. Laurence, Barrington, Nazareth Academy and more.

Illinois · 7d

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Carrollton volleyball’s record season ends in sectional semifinal

Carrollton volleyball finished a program-best 30-5 after a 25-23, 25-13 loss to Augusta Southeastern in the Class 1A sectional semifinals.

Carrollton, IL · 6d

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Athens Fights Back in Third for Sectional Semifinal Win Over Barry Western

The Athens Warriors picked up a three set win over Barry Western on Tuesday in a 1A Triopia sectional semifinal. The Warriors won 25-17, 23-25, 25-17 and will take on Augusta Southeastern on Thursday at 6pm in Triopia for the sectional title.

Athens, IL · 7d

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Newest IHSA proposals broach debate between public, private schools

The Illinois High School Association introduced several major proposals that center around alleged growing disparities between public and private schools across high school sports statewide. The list of proposals can be found here . Proposal 8, submitted by the West Suburban Conference out of the Chicago area, would place public (boundary) and private (non-boundary) schools in separate playoffs altogether in sports that feature three or more classifications. In football specifically, public schools would compete in Classes 1A-6A according by enrollment, while private schools would participate in Classes 7A-8A. SHG pro connection: SHG's Demetrius Roberson follows former Illini receiver's footsteps In other sports, non-boundary schools would be grouped into one playoff, while boundary schools compete in their own separate classifications. Proposal 15, also out of the West Suburban Conference, is less drastic. It would allow public and private schools to compete for the same state trophies but would carve out separate pathways for public and private schools to reach the state semifinals. For example, private schools could be placed in one or two quadrants that lead to the state semis, while public schools occupy the remaining quadrants. Proposal 0, submitted by Williamsville, would enhance the enrollment multiplier that is levied on

Illinois · 7d

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Pleasant Plains Rallies in First Set to Sweep Kewanee in Sectional

Pleasant Plains trailed Kewanee by several points late in set one. The Cardinals rallied to win that set 25-23 in their 2-0 sweep of the Boilermakers. Pleasant Plains never trailed throughout the second set. The Cardinals will be back in Farmington for the Sectional Final at 6 pm on Thursday where they will face Quincy Notre Dame.

Pleasant Plains, IL · 7d

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The Season: Glenwood Girls Basketball Teaser

Back for its 5th installment on the PREMIUM side of Channel1450 this winter – The Season – an in-depth documentary style series following closely with an area basketball team throughout their season. This year will be out in Chatham with the Glenwood Titans girls basketball team following a state runner up finish in 2026 and 2024. Episode 1 will be out in a couple weeks.

Chatham, IL · 6d

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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 Shehaiber was assaulted while leaving the field after she officiated a boys soccer Class 2A sectional final between No. 7 Glenbard South and No. 1 Juarez (Chicago, IL). Glenbard South pulled off a 3-1 upset win. Social media video shows that as officials were escorted off the field, a Juarez supporter threw a full bottle of water at them. The water bottle struck Shehaiber in the back and caused her injury. "The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) vehemently condemns disrespectful behavior toward game officials and believes it is imperative that all school administrators, coaches, and fellow fans take an active role in addressing and preventing abusive behavior they witness at any age or level," the statement from the IHSA read. "The IHSA is currently investigating disturbing actions that were directed toward game officials following an IHSA Boys Soccer State Series contest at Glenbard South High School on October 30.

Glen Ellyn, IL · 7d

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Local Sports Schedule For Thursday November 5th, Volleyball Sectional Championships

3 Seed South Central (26-8) vs. 2 Seed Okawville (24-12) 6:00 P.M. Winner advances to the Okawville Super Sectional to face the winner of the Crab Orchard Sectional. 1 Seed Norris City vs. 3 Seed Trico Campbell Hill 6:00 P.M. Class 1A Windsor Sectional Championship. 3 Seed Windsor / Stew...

New Berlin, IL · 5d

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Rice’s 30-Point Night Leads Prairie Stars to Exhibition Upset of Southern Illinois

Illinois Springfield Women’s Basketball made a statement Tuesday night, knocking off Division I Southern Illinois 75-70 at Banterra Center in its final exhibition game. The Prairie Stars overcame a nine-point third-quarter deficit, using a 12-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to take control. Senior Kayla Rice led the way with 30 points.

Springfield, IL · 6d

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Sweet Sixteen Showdown: Williamsville vs Rochester Volleyball Hype

Thursday night in Taylorville at 6 pm, Williamsville (32-5) will play Rochester (30-7) for the 2A sectional championship and a spot in the 2A Pleasant Plains supersectional on Monday. These two teams split the regular season matchups. This is the Country Financial Game of the Week thanks to Jamie Jones, Daniel O’Brien and Steve O’Dell.

Williamsville, IL · 6d

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Rockets Power Against Maroa-Forsyth Propels Rochester Into Sectional Championship

Olivia Kratochvil, Peyton Zeidler and Cami Berberet all had major kills for the Rockets as Rochester beat Maroa-Forsyth in the 2A Taylorville sectional semifinal 25-18, 25-21 for their 30th win this season. Rochester will play Williamsville in a rubber match on Thursday for the 2A sectional championship at 6 pm.

Rochester, IL · 7d

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Hearing in Jacksonville for Drastic IHSA Proposals

The Illinois High School Association has scheduled one of its public meetings on drastic changes to rules, including football, at Jacksonville High School for this month. The meeting will be Wednesday, November 18th at 9 AM. The proposals include one in which there would be separate classes for public and...

Jacksonville, IL · 6d

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Remember These Titans – Glenwood Girls Cross Country

As the favorites to win the Class 2A state team title on Saturday at Detweiler Park in Peoria, the Glenwood Titans girls cross country team has built a dynasty that will not soon be forgotten. With that being said, if they win a state championship on Saturday, they cap off three state titles in four seasons and do something never done before in school or Central State Eight conference history. Tim Schweizer helps narrate this special look into the breakdown of this team and what makes them special. The Glenwood girls cross country team will start their race at state at 11 am on Saturday. We’ll have complete coverage with highlights and interviews after.

Chatham, IL · 6d