Illinois High School Association Football Pairings Announced

The Illinois High School Association has released football pairings across all eight classes, with each class featuring 48 teams. The state championships are scheduled for November 27-28 at Hancock Stadium located in Normal.

Class 8A

In the opening-round games, East Aurora (5-4) will face Oak Park-River Forest (4-5), while Hinsdale Central (6-3) battles Lake Park (2-7). Other matchups include Marist (5-4) versus Neuqua Valley (3-6) and Barrington (5-4) against Waubonsie Valley (3-6).

In the first-round games, Lincoln-Way East (9-0) awaits the winner of the East Aurora vs. Oak Park-River Forest game. Von Steuben (7-1) will face the victor of Hinsdale Central versus Lake Park.

Class 7A

The opening matches include Edwardsville (4-5) facing Lincoln Park (4-5) and Glenbard East (6-3) against Bartlett (2-7). St. Charles North (5-4) will compete against McHenry (3-6).

For the first-round matches, Normal Community (9-0) will confront the winner of the Edwardsville and Lincoln Park game. Kenwood (6-3) will challenge the winner of Glenbard East versus Bartlett.

Class 6A

Opening games see Elk Grove (4-5) against St. Charles East (3-6) and Burlington Central (6-3) taking on Rockford East (2-7). Niles Notre Dame (5-4) will step up to face Maine West (3-6).

In the first-round series, Harlem (9-0) will meet the winner of the Elk Grove vs. St. Charles East match-up. Lake Zurich (6-3) hopes for a challenge from Burlington Central or Rockford East.

Class 5A

The initial round includes Payton (5-4) against Glenbard South (5-4) and Sycamore (5-4) lining up against Crystal Lake South (2-7). Senn (5-4) will battle Lakes (4-5).

Antioch (9-0) will meet the winner of the Payton and Glenbard South game. Belvidere (6-3) faces off against the conqueror of Sycamore and Crystal Lake South.

Class 4A

Woodstock North (4-5) takes on Tinley Park (4-5), while Geneseo (6-3) confronts North Chicago (2-7). Hillcrest (5-4) is set to compete against Noble Johnson (3-6).

Morris (9-0) waits to challenge the victor of the Woodstock North versus Tinley Park game. Montini (7-2) awaits the outcome between Geneseo and North Chicago.

Class 3A

South Shore (5-4) will face Princeton (4-5), with Manteno (6-3) playing against Mendota (3-6). Hope Academy (5-4) competes against Monmouth-Roseville (4-5).

Richmond-Burton (9-0) eyes the winner between South Shore and Princeton. Peru St. Bede (7-2) will take on the triumphant team from Manteno and Mendota.

Class 2A

Beardstown (4-5) encounters Eastland-Pearl City co-op (4-5), while Illini West (7-2) is up against West Hancock co-op (2-7). Farmington (5-4) challenges Pleasant Plains (3-6).

Riverdale (9-0) is set to clash with the winner of Beardstown vs. Eastland-Pearl City co-op. Peotone (7-2) will meet the champion between Illini West and West Hancock co-op.

Class 1A

Galena (5-4) goes head-to-head with Orr (5-3), and Abingdon-Avon (7-2) challenges Morrison (2-7). Ottawa Marquette (6-3) faces off against Princeville (3-6).

Heyworth (9-0) awaits the result from the encounter between Galena and Orr. Fisher (7-2) is ready to face the winner from the Abingdon-Avon vs. Morrison match.

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