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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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High School On SI

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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.

Illinois · 2d

The State Journal-Register

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Springfield area high school football second round results, top performers

Four Springfield area teams played for a spot in the Illinois High School Association football quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 7. Two additional teams battled for a semifinal berth in the Illinois 8-Man Football Association. Here are the results and top performers for the Springfield area. Top Performers Keagan Peters, Williamsville The junior quarterback finished with five total touchdowns and rallied the Bullets from a 14-point, fourth-quarter deficit in Williamsville's 42-28 victory over Macomb (9-2) in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs. Peters threw three touchdowns in the final 8 minutes, 10 seconds of the fourth quarter. He completed an 11-yard TD pass to Shawn Timm that got the Bullets (10-1) within 28-21 before throwing a 61-yard TD strike down the sideline to Cameron Hamilton to tie the game 28-28 with 6:04 remaining. His 19-yard completion to Timm was the go-ahead touchdown pass with 3:50 left as Williamsville took a 35-28 lead. Xavier Smith's 13-yard TD run capped the win with 1:25 to go as the Bullets scored 28 unanswered points. Peters gave Williamsville a 7-0 lead on a 7-yard touchdown pass to Fisher White in the first period and he scored on a 1-yard TD sneak that tied

Springfield, IL · 11h

The State Journal-Register

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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

Springfield, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Community Champions: Winchester teachers honored for initiatives to help students in and out of class

Two Winchester teachers have been named the Journal-Courier's Community Champions for October for their initiatives to help students.

Winchester, IL · 17h

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Schuck on a Truck: Griffith, Gschwender discuss Louisiana’s charge toward district title

LOUISIANA, Mo. — Louisiana junior running back Donnell Griffith broke the Bulldogs’ single-season record for touchdiowns during Friday night’s 73-0 victory over Veritas Academy in the Class 1 District 2 semifinals at Cunningham Field. Griffith scored eight touchdowns, giving him 29 on the season and moving him past Roger Walker, who set the record with 26 touchdowns in 1986.

Louisiana, MO · 15h

KWQC

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Students raise record 1M+ meals in 40th Student Hunger Drive; match pushes total to 2.8M

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High School On SI

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From Club Team to State Champions: Kaelie Tomalak Leads St. Charles North to Perfect 26-0 Season

A club team to state champions St. Charles North girls flag football has come a long way in a short amount of time. Three years after the program began as a clu

St Charles, IL · 1d

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Athens’ Knox Announces Decision To Step Down As Head Football Coach

After speaking with his players earlier this week, we sat down with Athens High School’s Ryan Knox to discuss his decision to step away as head football coach. The full 14 minute interview will be posted later on The Download with DP podcast.

Athens, IL · 1d

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Six Area Teams Chase IHSA Football Quarterfinal Berths

Only two area teams will have home-field advantage this weekend as six remaining teams seek quarterfinal berths in the 53rd Illinois High School Association football playoffs. East St. Louis hosts Chicago St. Patrick in Class 7A at 6 p.m. Friday, while Hardin Calhoun will face Tuscola at home in Class 1A at 2 p.m. Saturday. Roxana, Highland, Cahokia and Triad will travel for their second-round games.

Illinois · 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 · 2d

The Journal Standard

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Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council

State Sen. Andrew Chesney will bring high school students from across Illinois' 45th District together in Freeport for a Youth Advisory Council meeting Nov. 9. The session will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Highland Community College, according to a community announcement. Students who are sophomores, juniors and seniors will discuss public policy, learn about state government and meet elected officials and community leaders. The council also gives students an opportunity to share issues important to their generation, according to the announcement. Where the Youth Advisory Council will meet The meeting will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center, H-201 Newell Room, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032. Members of the media may attend, with video and photo opportunities available. The council is made up of high school students from across the 45th District. 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 Journal Standard: Illinois students to join Youth Advisory Council

Freeport, IL · 1d

WCIA

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RESULTS: IHSA state cross country 2026

PEORIA, Ill. (WCIA) – Saturday saw state champions crowned at Detweiller Park in Peoria. High school cross country season came to a close in Illinois with the state meet hosting boys’ and girls’ races for 1A, 2A and 3A. Check out some top local finishers from the WCIA 3 viewing area below, and click here […]

Peoria, IL · 6h

Crafting Your Home

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Illinois Schools Must Limit Student Phone Access From First Bell to Final Bell Starting With the 2027-28 School Year

Under SB 2427, signed July 28, 2026, Illinois districts must limit student phone access from first bell to final bell by 2027-28, with exceptions for medical needs and IEPs.

Illinois · 1d

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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...

Illinois · 23h

The Telegraph

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Staunton High students dismissed early Friday due to potential gas smell

Early dismissal "out of an abundance of caution," the school district posted on Facebook.

Staunton, IL · 1d

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Illinois community colleges see highest career and technical education enrollment growth in nine years

Enrollment in career and technical education programs at Illinois community colleges is up nearly 6% this fall, reaching its highest level in nine years as more students turn to career-focused training and education. CTE enrollment has increased every year since fall 2022, growing 26.1% over that period. The programs now...

Illinois · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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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 […]

Illinois · 1d

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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...

Glen Ellyn, IL · 1d