News Summary

The Illinois High School Association has unveiled the pairings for the upcoming high school football playoffs, set to kick off on October 31. Teams will battle for a chance to advance, with home-field advantage giving higher seeds an edge in the opening round. Title games for Classes 1A to 4A will be held on November 28, followed by Classes 5A to 8A on November 29. Fans are gearing up for an electrifying season as matchups promise thrilling excitement and potential upsets!

Excitement Builds as Illinois High School Football Playoff Pairings are Unveiled

It’s that time of year again, folks! The leaves are changing colors, and you can feel the buzz in the air as Illinois high school football playoffs are just around the corner. The Illinois High School Association has officially dropped the pairings for the first round of the playoffs, and everyone is eager to see who will tackle their way through to the championship games!

Key Details to Know

Let’s get right into it! The first round of playoff games is scheduled for Friday, October 31, and Saturday, November 1. This season, the higher seed gets the prime advantage of hosting the game in the opening round, adding another layer of excitement as the home crowd rallies behind their team!

As we move deeper into the playoff series, the team that has hosted fewer times will take the honors of hosting. If both schools have hosted the same number of times, then the higher seed gets to call the shots and welcome their opponents on their turf.

Mark Your Calendars!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars! The title games for the Class 1A to 4A will light up Hancock Stadium in Normal, Illinois, on November 28, while the Class 5A to 8A showdown will occur the very next day on November 29. It’s going to be a thrilling weekend full of action and excitement!

First Round Matchups

Now, let’s dive into the juicy matchups for the first round. This is where things get really interesting!

  • #32 Loyola at #1 Mount Carmel
  • #17 Belleville East at #16 West Aurora
  • #25 Palatine at #8 Young
  • #24 Stevenson at #9 Lincoln-Way East
  • #29 Huntley at #4 Fremd
  • #20 York at #13 Lyons
  • #28 New Trier at #5 Warren
  • #21 Oswego East at #12 Bolingbrook
  • #31 Elgin at #2 Barrington
  • #18 Minooka at #15 Glenbrook South
  • #26 Homewood-Flossmoor at #7 Curie
  • #23 Lockport at #10 Sandburg
  • #30 Downers Grove South at #3 Maine South
  • #19 Hinsdale Central at #14 South Elgin
  • #27 Perspectives at #6 Lane
  • #22 Naperville North at #11 Oswego

Each of these matchups carries its own set of stories, rivalries, and expectations, giving fans plenty to cheer and shout about. Will the higher seeds dominate as expected, or will there be some jaw-dropping upsets? That’s the magic of high school playoffs!

Get Ready, Fans!

As the games draw near, fans across Illinois are gearing up to support their teams, and you can bet the energy will be electric in the stands. Cheering, banners, and team colors will fill the air as communities come together to rally behind their student-athletes. Whether it’s a tight score or a thrilling last-second play, these games will surely be ones to remember.

So, grab your jerseys, gather your friends and family, and get ready to fill the bleachers! The Illinois high school football playoffs are here, and it’s time to show your team spirit. Let’s make this playoff season one for the books!

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