State Football Championships Set to Take Center Stage at Illinois State's Hancock Stadium
The stage is set for the ultimate showdown in Illinois high school football as teams from across the state converge on Illinois State's Hancock Stadium in Normal. The IHSA state championships will be played this weekend, with Friday's games kicking off the action.
On the first day of competition, four Class 1A teams will face off. Lena-Winslow takes on Brown County at 10 a.m., as they battle for the top spot in their division. This game is being broadcast live on TV and streaming on the NFHS Network.
Saturday's games see two more Class 1A matchups before moving into the higher divisions. In one of the first games, Wilmington will take on Maroa-Forsyth, with the winner advancing to compete for the state title in Class 2A.
In the high-stakes world of Illinois football, every game is crucial. For the top teams in each division, this weekend's championships represent the ultimate test of strength and endurance. Here are the matchups:
Friday, Nov. 28
* Class 1A: Lena-Winslow vs. Brown County (10 a.m.)
* Class 2A: Wilmington vs. Maroa-Forsyth
* Class 3A: Byron vs. Tolono Unity
* Class 4A: Montini vs. Rochester
Saturday, Nov. 29
* Class 5A: St. Francis vs. Providence (10 a.m.)
* Class 6A: Fenwick vs. East St. Louis
* Class 7A: St. Rita vs. Brother Rice
* Class 8A: Mount Carmel vs. Oswego
All eight games will be broadcast live on TV and streamed online, providing fans across the state with an opportunity to cheer on their favorite teams from the comfort of their own homes.
The stage is set for the ultimate showdown in Illinois high school football as teams from across the state converge on Illinois State's Hancock Stadium in Normal. The IHSA state championships will be played this weekend, with Friday's games kicking off the action.
On the first day of competition, four Class 1A teams will face off. Lena-Winslow takes on Brown County at 10 a.m., as they battle for the top spot in their division. This game is being broadcast live on TV and streaming on the NFHS Network.
Saturday's games see two more Class 1A matchups before moving into the higher divisions. In one of the first games, Wilmington will take on Maroa-Forsyth, with the winner advancing to compete for the state title in Class 2A.
In the high-stakes world of Illinois football, every game is crucial. For the top teams in each division, this weekend's championships represent the ultimate test of strength and endurance. Here are the matchups:
Friday, Nov. 28
* Class 1A: Lena-Winslow vs. Brown County (10 a.m.)
* Class 2A: Wilmington vs. Maroa-Forsyth
* Class 3A: Byron vs. Tolono Unity
* Class 4A: Montini vs. Rochester
Saturday, Nov. 29
* Class 5A: St. Francis vs. Providence (10 a.m.)
* Class 6A: Fenwick vs. East St. Louis
* Class 7A: St. Rita vs. Brother Rice
* Class 8A: Mount Carmel vs. Oswego
All eight games will be broadcast live on TV and streamed online, providing fans across the state with an opportunity to cheer on their favorite teams from the comfort of their own homes.