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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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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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First Real Answers of 2026: Clay-Chalkville Stuns Creekside, TCC and Thompson Roll
Clay-Chalkville upset preseason No. 1 Creekside as Thomas County Central, Thompson, Miami Central and other contenders delivered the first major results of 2026.
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