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CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – The excitement of high school football playoffs kicked off this weekend with a thrilling round of opening games across the WCIA 3 viewing area. Fans were treated to a series of competitive matchups, setting the stage for an exhilarating postseason.
Editor’s Note: Stay tuned for exclusive game highlights, which will be shared following our Saturday 10 p.m. newscast.
Following the action, we caught up with some of the key players and coaches for postgame interviews in Nokomis, where they reflected on their performances and shared their thoughts on the road ahead.
Class 6A
In a closely contested battle, Glennwood emerged victorious against Joliet Catholic with a score of 17-12, showcasing grit and determination to secure their spot in the next round.
5A
Mahomet-Seymour 35, Marion 14
Oak Forest 38, Centennial 12
Providence Catholic 63, Springfield 19
4A
Jacksonville 41, Olney-Richland County 39
Springfield-Sacred Heart-Griffin 26, Quincy Notre Dame 18
Rochester 56, Taylorville 7 (Friday)
Waterloo 14, Mt. Zion 13 (Friday)
3A
Williamsville 53, Hillsboro 20
PORTA 9, Fairfield 8
Unity 42, Mt. Carmel 14
Monticello 48, Paris 16
Vandalia 42, Christopher 6
St. Joseph-Ogden 17, Benton 14
2A
Maroa-Forsyth 26, Chester 14
Pana 42, Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 14
Westville 49, Shelbyville 6
Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 27, Marshall 14
Cumberland 20, Sullivan 6
1A
Nokomis 28, Tuscola 19
Dupo 28, Salt Fork 7
Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 28, Ottawa-Marquette 6