Illinois High School Association Reschedules Football State Title Games Amid Unprecedented Snowstorm
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has announced a significant adjustment to its football state championship schedule, as the Class 5A and 6A title games that were initially postponed due to an anticipated snowstorm will now be played on Tuesday. The rescheduled games will take place at Illinois State University's Hancock Stadium, with the 3 p.m. kickoff featuring Providence vs. St. Francis, followed by Fenwick vs. East St. Louis at 6 p.m.
Despite the earlier postponement, the IHSA remains committed to crowning state champions in all four largest classes. However, the organization is still in the process of rescheduling the Class 8A and Class 7A title games, which will now be played on a separate schedule.
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson acknowledged that there are "still some logistical hurdles" to overcome before the rescheduled Class 7A and 8A games can be finalized. However, Anderson expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding of competing schools and partners in the community, emphasizing the organization's commitment to finding a solution that ensures the safest possible outcome.
The IHSA has emphasized that all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled games, providing some relief to fans who had already made travel arrangements or secured seats. Despite the challenges posed by the snowstorm, the IHSA is working tirelessly to provide a positive experience for student-athletes and their communities.
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has announced a significant adjustment to its football state championship schedule, as the Class 5A and 6A title games that were initially postponed due to an anticipated snowstorm will now be played on Tuesday. The rescheduled games will take place at Illinois State University's Hancock Stadium, with the 3 p.m. kickoff featuring Providence vs. St. Francis, followed by Fenwick vs. East St. Louis at 6 p.m.
Despite the earlier postponement, the IHSA remains committed to crowning state champions in all four largest classes. However, the organization is still in the process of rescheduling the Class 8A and Class 7A title games, which will now be played on a separate schedule.
IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson acknowledged that there are "still some logistical hurdles" to overcome before the rescheduled Class 7A and 8A games can be finalized. However, Anderson expressed appreciation for the patience and understanding of competing schools and partners in the community, emphasizing the organization's commitment to finding a solution that ensures the safest possible outcome.
The IHSA has emphasized that all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled games, providing some relief to fans who had already made travel arrangements or secured seats. Despite the challenges posed by the snowstorm, the IHSA is working tirelessly to provide a positive experience for student-athletes and their communities.
so they had 2 postpone the football games but now its back on & im kinda hyped 4 providence vs st francis tho 
who's gonna win? 
anyway i feel bad for fenwick cuz their fans were prob super excited 2 c them play... 
hope everything goes smooth 4 the rest of the games 
! Can't they just cancel the games altogether? Like, it's not worth risking anyone's safety on the field. And now they're rescheduling them on Tuesday? That's just gonna cause more headaches for everyone involved. Plus, what about those fans who have already made travel arrangements or bought tickets? They're gonna get screwed if the games are pushed back again 
. I don't get why they can't just admit defeat and postpone the games until spring. It's not like winning a state title is worth risking lives...
. I mean, I get it, safety first and all that jazz, but still. The snowstorm might be intense, but that doesn't mean they can just abandon the kids' championship dreams 
. And now they're having to play some of these games at a separate stadium? It's like, hello, how are we supposed to make this work? 
. Still, it just feels like everything is being thrown under the rug and nobody's really getting what they want... in the end, of course 
. I'm sure it'll be a logistical nightmare trying to figure out who gets their money back and who doesn't. And what about fans who had to travel from out of town just to watch these games? That's some major inconvenience right there 
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. Can't they just focus on making sure everyone stays safe and has a good time? Is that too much to ask? 
... hope everything gets sorted out soon so the teams can get some closure. It's always tough when bad weather hits, but I guess that's just part of the game 
. On the bright side, fans don't have to worry about getting a refund on their tickets 
!
I feel bad for all the fans who had to plan last-minute trips or deals for tickets, but at least IHSA is taking care of them. 
to have that energy in Hancock Stadium! 
The teams are gonna give it their all and make some unforgettable memories, win or lose 
Anyway, I guess it's good that tickets are still being honored, but what about all those fans who had to travel just to get there?! 
and saw some crazy icicles that were like 10 ft long! anyway back to sports... what's up with all these weather changes lately? one day it's sunny, next day it's snowing. can't even plan a picnic without checking the forecast 
. on a more serious note tho, hope those football games go well and whoever wins gets the title! 
. And yay for all the fans who got their money back - that's some good news 
! Still, it's gonna be super tight to get everything sorted out on time... fingers crossed they can pull it off! 
! They were already hyped up for those games and now they're getting rescheduled like, what's the deal? 
. But you gotta give 'em credit, at least they're trying to make it work and keep those state titles on schedule 
. Fingers crossed everything gets sorted out and we can get back to cheering on our favorite teams soon 
️. It would be awesome if they could get those other games done by Friday already tho 
Interesting how the tickets are gonna be honored, tho. Fans must've been stressing about those travel arrangements... 
it's just one of those crazy things that happen in life, right? sometimes you gotta roll with the punches (or in this case, the snowstorm) 
anyway, gotta give 'em points for tryin' to reschedule the games tho!
like, what's next? spring break baseball championships? 
anyway, i guess it's not ideal but at least they're being considerate about the tickets and all that jazz. still, i wonder if those schools are just gonna get their buns back on the bus after a quick nap in bed 
I'm so stoked that they're still going to make this happen! I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story? The kids have been training for months and now they get to play in front of all those fans. And can you believe the IHSA is still committed to finding a solution that's safe for everyone? It's like, they're not just about winning, but about making sure these young athletes are protected and happy.
It's just another chance for the community to come together and make some magic happen. And I'm all about that positivity 
!