The IHSA state football playoffs have reached the quarterfinal stage, narrowing the field from 256 teams to 32.
Championship games will be held Thanksgiving weekend at Hancock Stadium in Normal, with Classes 1A-4A on Nov. 28 and Classes 5A-8A on Nov. 29.
Key matchups and scores are emerging across all classes, setting the stage for exciting semifinal contests.
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The 2025 IHSA state football playoffs are underway, with teams battling for a chance to compete in the championship games. Here’s a breakdown of the quarterfinal scores and pairings across different classes:
Class 8A:
(9) Lincoln-Way East at (1) Mount Carmel, Sat. 4
(4) Fremd at (12) Bolingbrook, Sat. 7
(2) Barrington at (23) Lockport, Sat. 6
(11) Oswego at (3) Maine South, Sat. 1
Class 7A:
(25) St. Rita at (16) Hersey, Sat. 3
(21) Glenbard North at (13) Batavia, Sat. 1
(15) Downers Grove North 28, (7) Lincoln-Way West 10
(3) St. Charles North at (6) Brother Rice, Sat. 6
Class 6A:
(4) Lake Zurich at (1) Nazareth, Sat. 1
(2) Burlington Central at (11) Fenwick, Sat. 1
(12) Simeon at (8) East St. Louis, Sat. 2
(10) St. Laurence at (6) Dunlap, Sat. 3
Class 5A:
(13) King at (9) St. Francis, Sat. 1
(2) Belvidere North 17, (6) Cary-Grove 10
(1) Washington, Ill. at (5) Providence, Sat. 1
(3) Peoria at (2) Oak Forest, Sat. 3
Class 4A:
(1) Montini 35, (5) Coal City 0
(2) Morris at (6) Geneseo, Sat. 2
(4) Breese Central at (9) Cahokia, Sat. 2
(10) Sacred Heart-Griffin at (3) Rochester, Sat. 4
Class 3A:
(5) Monmouth-Roseville at (1) Richmond-Burton, Sat. 2
(11) IC Catholic at (2) Byron, Sat. 2
(4) Tolono Unity at (1) Williamsville, Sat. 2
(2) Vandalia at (14) St. Joseph-Ogden, Sat. 1
Class 2A:
(9) Tri-Valley at (5) Wilmington, Sat. 5
(3) Farmington at (2) El Paso-Gridley, Sat. 5
(4) Flora at (9) Maroa-Forsyth, Sat. 2
(3) Arthur-Lovington at (2) Westville, Sat. 2
Class 1A:
(12) Dwight at (1) Stockton, Sat. 6
(3) Lena-Winslow 42, (2) Annawan-Wethersfield 20
(1) Calhoun at (4) Casey-Westfield, Sat. 2
(7) Brown County 37, (11) Carrollton 13
When are the IHSA state football championship games?
The championship games will be held Thanksgiving weekend at Hancock Stadium in Normal. Classes 1A-4A on Nov. 28 and Classes 5A-8A on Nov. 29.
Where can I find the full schedule and scores?
Check the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Tribune sports sections for comprehensive coverage.
The IHSA state football playoffs are moving towards the final rounds, with intense competition in every class.
Key upsets and dominant performances are shaping the path to the championships.
Keep an eye on local teams as they compete for a chance to play at Hancock Stadium.
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