Illinois High School Association Announces Quarterfinal Scores for State Football Playoffs
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has released the quarterfinal scores for its state football playoffs, pitting top-ranked teams against each other in a battle for supremacy. In Class 8A, Mount Carmel emerged victorious over Lincoln-Way East with a commanding 48-7 win.
In Class 7A, Fremd edged Bolingbrook by three points, 34-33, to advance to the semifinals. The matchup between St. Rita and Batavia is shaping up to be an exciting one, with St. Rita looking to take down its crosstown rival.
Fenwick, meanwhile, made a statement in Class 6A, dispatching Burlington Central with a score of 49-21. East St. Louis and St. Laurence are also set for a semifinal showdown.
The quarterfinal stage has seen upsets in several classes, including Class 5A, where St. Francis edged King by 30 points. Oak Forest is looking to make a deep run in the playoffs with its win over Peoria.
In Class 4A, Montini took down Coal City 35-0, while Morris outlasted Geneseo 26-26 in overtime. Breese Central and Rochester are set for a semifinal matchup.
Class 3A saw Richmond-Burton edge Monmouth-Roseville 31-6, while Tolono Unity and St. Joseph-Ogden set up a meeting at the semifinals level.
In Class 2A, Wilmington shocked Tri-Valley by 42 points, and El Paso-Gridley downed Farmington 32-15. Arthur-Lovington and Maroa-Forsyth will meet in the semis.
Finally, in Class 1A, Stockton and Lena-Winslow are set for a semifinal showdown. Brown County's win over Carrollton sets up a meeting with Calhoun at this level.
These wins and losses have all but sealed the fate of each team, setting them up for their respective semifinal matchups.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has released the quarterfinal scores for its state football playoffs, pitting top-ranked teams against each other in a battle for supremacy. In Class 8A, Mount Carmel emerged victorious over Lincoln-Way East with a commanding 48-7 win.
In Class 7A, Fremd edged Bolingbrook by three points, 34-33, to advance to the semifinals. The matchup between St. Rita and Batavia is shaping up to be an exciting one, with St. Rita looking to take down its crosstown rival.
Fenwick, meanwhile, made a statement in Class 6A, dispatching Burlington Central with a score of 49-21. East St. Louis and St. Laurence are also set for a semifinal showdown.
The quarterfinal stage has seen upsets in several classes, including Class 5A, where St. Francis edged King by 30 points. Oak Forest is looking to make a deep run in the playoffs with its win over Peoria.
In Class 4A, Montini took down Coal City 35-0, while Morris outlasted Geneseo 26-26 in overtime. Breese Central and Rochester are set for a semifinal matchup.
Class 3A saw Richmond-Burton edge Monmouth-Roseville 31-6, while Tolono Unity and St. Joseph-Ogden set up a meeting at the semifinals level.
In Class 2A, Wilmington shocked Tri-Valley by 42 points, and El Paso-Gridley downed Farmington 32-15. Arthur-Lovington and Maroa-Forsyth will meet in the semis.
Finally, in Class 1A, Stockton and Lena-Winslow are set for a semifinal showdown. Brown County's win over Carrollton sets up a meeting with Calhoun at this level.
These wins and losses have all but sealed the fate of each team, setting them up for their respective semifinal matchups.