# ihsa

News IHSA Football Playoffs: Peoria Area First‑Round Upset Redefines the Southland Race

PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 31, 2026 — The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football playoffs opened with a shocker as Peoria Central toppled No. 1 seed Peoria Notre Dame in the firs...

News IHSA Football Scores Surge in Week 9 as Playoff Race Tightens

PEORIA, Ill., Oct 17 (Reuters) – IHSA football scores from Week 9 were released early Tuesday, showing a 12% increase in scoring across central Illinois. The data confirm that the...