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