News Summary

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has announced the boys soccer postseason pairings for the Springfield area, commencing on October 17. Fans can expect thrilling matchups with local teams vying for the championship in Class 1A and 2A brackets. Notable games include Mount Carmel against Altamont and Raymond Lincolnwood facing Piasa Southwestern. The excitement will build through various rounds, leading up to sectional semifinals, where regional victors will battle for supremacy. Gather your friends and family, wear your team colors, and support our local athletes!

Exciting Boys Soccer Postseason Kicks Off in Springfield Area

Springfield, get ready to cheer! The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has just released the much-anticipated boys soccer postseason pairings for our area. It’s that time of the year again when high school teams battle it out for glory and bragging rights on the field, with the postseason kicking off on Friday, October 17. Join us in celebrating these young athletes as they make their mark in the Class 1A and 2A brackets!

Mark Your Calendars!

The exciting action begins on October 17 with a lineup of thrilling games to set the stage for the postseason. Here are the first matchups you won’t want to miss:

  • 6 p.m.: No. 11 Mount Carmel at No. 5 Altamont
  • 5 p.m.: No. 9 Raymond Lincolnwood at No. 8 Piasa Southwestern
  • 4:30 p.m.: No. 9 Effingham St. Anthony at No. 8 Robinson
  • 4:30 p.m.: No. 10 North Mac at No. 7 Lutheran
  • 6 p.m.: No. 9 Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond at No. 8 Decatur St. Teresa

The excitement continues on October 18 with more games lined up:

  • 2 p.m.: No. 10 Vandalia at No. 7 Pana
  • 10 a.m.: No. 10 Argenta-Oreana at No. 7 Monticello
  • Game time for No. 10 Port Byron Riverdale at No. 7 Monmouth-Roseville is TBA.

Advancing Through the Rounds

As we move along the bracket, on October 20, the excitement ramps up with more intense matchups:

  • 4:30 p.m.: No. 2 Newton faces the winner of the game between Mount Carmel and Altamont.
  • 6:30 p.m.: No. 3 Teutopolis will take on the winner of the clash between Vandalia and Pana.

By October 22, we’ll see some of the top seeds in action:

  • 5 p.m.: No. 1 Salem against the survivor of Raymond Lincolnwood or Piasa Southwestern.
  • 7 p.m.: No. 4 Rochester will meet Olney Richland County in an exciting duel.

The Final Stretch

Then on October 25, we have the moment of truth:

  • 11 a.m.: The winner from Game 3 will go head-to-head with the victor from Game 4.

Make sure you don’t miss out on the fundamental matches on October 21 where teams will be striving for greatness:

  • 5 p.m.: No. 2 Litchfield takes on the winner between North Mac and Lutheran.
  • 7 p.m.: No. 3 Hillsboro vs. No. 6 Carlinville.
  • Game for No. 1 Chatham Glenwood versus the winner of a matchup between Taylorville and Jerseyville is TBA.

Looking Ahead

As the excitement unfolds, keep an eye on October 28 and beyond, where sectional semifinals promise to be electrifying. The winners of various regionals will face off, including:

  • Winners of Altamont and Rochester Regionals.
  • Staunton and Carlinville Regionals showcase.
  • Monticello and St. Joe-Ogden Regional winners.
  • And many more!

So, gather your friends and family, wear your team colors, and let’s cheer on our local boys soccer teams as they head into the postseason. Will your favorite team come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure, the energy is going to be fantastic!

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