Friday Football Fever (10/17/25)
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The high school football regular season in Central Illinois wrapped up with an exciting finale, as teams battled it out for a chance at better seeding, playoff bids, and one last chance to shine in front of their home fans.

In a thrilling showdown, Rochester edged out Sacred Heart-Griffin with a close score of 31-28, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle. Meanwhile, Oakwood secured a victory over Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, finishing the game 21-13.

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley delivered a commanding performance against Ridgeview/Lexington, achieving a decisive win with a score of 55-27. On the other hand, Bloomington dominated their matchup with Centennial, concluding the game with a strong 37-6 win.

These games not only marked the end of the regular season but also set the stage for the upcoming playoffs, with teams eager to continue their quest for championship glory.

Bloomington 37, Centennial 6

Monticello 14, Paxton-Buckley-Loda 6

Clifton Central 49, Salt Fork 30

Tuscola 38, Leroy 28

St. Joseph-Ogden 56, Pontiac 21

Glenwood 38, Springfield 28

Jacksonville 77, Lincoln 0

Williamsville 34, Pleasant Plains 7

Maroa-Forsyth 44, New Berlin 34

Mahomet-Seymour 63, Richwoods 14

Normal University 52, Lanphier 14

Tremont 40, Clinton 0

Unity 55, Mt. Vernon 37

Bloomington Central Catholic 41, Prairie Central 0

Heyworth 59, Central A&M-Okaw Valley 10

Mt. Zion 52, Breese Mater Dei 14

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