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East St. Louis Granted Move to Class 7A for 2026 Playoffs
The IHSA approved the Flyers’ request to compete in Class 7A instead of Class 6A, Mike Clark of the Chicago Sun-Times first reported. Andy Villamarzo of Rivals and On3 later reported the news Wednesday morning.
The 11-time state champions are coming off a 38-28 loss to Fenwick in last season’s Class 6A championship game. Now, one of the nation’s premier public-school programs will take on an even tougher postseason field while chasing state championship No. 12.
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Illinois Playoff Preview: Three Contenders, Two Brackets and a Difficult November
Lincoln-Way East and Bolingbrook share an 8A semifinal route. East St. Louis faces a separate 7A test, with Mount Carmel, Brother Rice and Hersey shaping the races.
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Week 3 Weekend Recap: Statement Wins, Major Upsets and Plenty of Surprises
Allen, North Crowley, Folsom, Liberty and Creekside headline a Week 3 weekend packed with statement wins, major upsets and memorable finishes.
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