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IHSA playoff predictions: Second-round picks for Peoria-area high school football teams

It's the second round 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 unless noted. Last week, the picks in this space went 8-3 (.727) and are 124-41 (.751) on the year. This year's records are in parentheses. 2026 IHSA playoff second round Peoria-area predictions Class 6A 7 Pekin (7-3) at 2 Normal West (9-1), 7 p.m. Friday NORMAL WEST 48, PEKIN 27: These teams have never met in the playoffs. Pekin utilized its backup quarterback in freshman Rowen McKnight during last week's running clock win. He threw four touchdown passes, finding Dylan Anderson three times. Normal West is averaging 46.0 points a game, having scored 50 or more points five times. Class 5A 5 Troy (Triad) (9-1) at 4 Morton (9-1), 2 p.m. MORTON 45, TROY TRIAD 15: These teams have never met in the playoffs. Morton junior Sage Lelm comes off one of the more memorable first-round performances, finding the endzone via rushing, punt return, receiving and fumble return. Triad beat Washington last week 24-7, while Morton won over Mid-Illini opponent Washington 56-30 in Week 4. 15 LaSalle-Peru (6-5)

Peoria, IL · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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Washington's Unreal 10-1 Comeback Has Peoria On Notice: The Sweet Sixteen Is About To Get Wild

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Five Peoria-area volleyball teams punched their tickets to the IHSA Sweet Sixteen after Tuesday night’s sectional semifinals delivered drama that’ll be talked about for weeks. These squads are not just […]

Peoria, IL · 2d

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La Moille HS Will Deactivate; Waltham Addition Proposal Turned Down Again

Following Tuesday's results, one school district knows what it must do; while another is left wondering what to do?. In Bureau County, voters said “yes” to deactivating the La Moille High School by a three hundred vote margin. La Moille High School students will either now go to Amboy, Hall or Mendota starting in late summer 2027. The district's seventh and eighth graders will then occupy the high school building. Current enrollment at La Moille High School is around 42 students.

La Moille, IL · 2d

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Thousands of pounds of food donated for Student Hunger Driver

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - High schools across the Quad Cities wrapped up weeks of fundraising and food collection as weigh-in day arrived for the annual Student Hunger Drive. For the past six weeks, high school students in eastern Iowa and western Illinois have collected canned goods, nonperishable items, and money to support families facing food insecurity.

Davenport, IA · 1d

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Spoon River College accepts $60K bid for former Macomb campus

Spoon River College accepted a $60,000 bid from the Macomb School District to purchase its former Macomb campus.

Macomb, IL · 2d

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Pekin 108 faces $40 million in needed improvements after voters reject sales tax

PEKIN (25News Now) - Pekin Public Schools District 108 is rethinking how it will pay for millions of dollars in building improvements after Tazewell County voters rejected a proposed 1% school facilities sales tax in Tuesday’s election. Superintendent Leonard Ealey said he was disappointed by the results but respects...

Pekin, IL · 1d

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Morton finishes its marching season on a high note

Cookeville, TN – The Morton High School Marching Band capped off its 2026 competitive season by being named Class 2A Champions at the Bands of America Middle Tennessee Regional, held Oct. 30-31, 2026, at Tucker Stadium on the campus of Tennessee Tech University. In the final competition of the...

Morton, IL · 2d

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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

Illinois · 22h

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Mater Dei Sweeps U-High To Advance to Sectional Finals

The Normal U-High Pioneers jumped out to a lead in the first set but it was the Breese Mater Dei Knights to earned the two set victory on Tuesday. The Knights advance to the sectional finals with the 25-18, 25-9 win over the Pioneers and will play Normal West in the title game on Thursday, Normal U-High’s season comes to a close at 22-16.

Breese, IL · 2d

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Students hope for change as midterm results come in

The midterm election results are now in, with Democrats winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Alaska and Mississippi are still counting votes. Democratic candidates also won gubernatorial elections in 28 states, while Republicans won 20. McLean County elected Joshua Crockett as the new county clerk,...

Normal, IL · 1d

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Heartland Community College wins grant for student mental health

Heartland Community College was awarded a $99,778 grant from the Illinois Community College Board to expand mental health services and support resources for its students.

Normal, IL · 1d

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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...

Illinois · 1d

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Morton High School STEM Program and STEM Teacher earn state recognition

Morton High School recently earned awards at the 33rd Illinois Technology Education Conference, held October 23–24, 2026, at Illinois StateUniversity (ISU) in Normal, IL. Morton High School received both "2026 High School Program of the Year" and "2026 New Teacher of the Year" Awards. The Technology Education Association of...

Morton, IL · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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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 · 2d

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IHSA Considers Separate Public and Private Football Playoffs

Illinois high school football could see separate championship paths for boundary and non-boundary schools under proposed IHSA changes.

Illinois · 1d

WCIA

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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 to super-sectionals, which serve as the […]

Illinois · 15h

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Tuition Down, Living Costs Up: The Price of Attending Millikin

For many college students, the cost of attending school goes beyond tuition. Housing, food, utilities, and other expenses can add thousands of dollars to the price of a college education. At Millikin University, tuition has actually decreased in recent years, but other costs have continued to rise. Tim Marten, Millikin’s...

Decatur, IL · 3d

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Prep sports recap for Nov. 4, 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ-TV) — Is there room for an all-central Illinois state championship game in high school soccer? Notre Dame and Washington are in the class 2A state semifinals Friday. If each win, they’d meet for the state title on Saturday. “Being able to play them in the final, an area school from around us, […]

Peoria, IL · 1d

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DPS 61 Announces Mandatory Parent Meetings for 2027-2028 Magnet School Applications

November 4, 2026 – Decatur Public Schools District 61 has announced the dates for its mandatory parent meetings prior to applications for its magnet schools for the 2027-2028 school year. Parents and guardians must attend an informational meeting for their applications to be eligible. The district has announced several...

Decatur, IL · 2d

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Illinois teachers union boss Stacy Davis Gates gets major pay bump as state reading scores lag

The Illinois Federation of Teachers approved a nearly 39% pay raise for its president Stacy Davis Gates as state reading and math proficiency scores lag.

Illinois · 2d

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