(11-26-25) Illinois high schools are awaiting a vote on a possible new football playoff format in the future…the bad part it does not include a new formula for seeding teams.
Chicago St. Rita (#25 seed) is competing in the Class 7A state championship against their rivals, Brother Rice, on Saturday, November 29th. They advanced to the championship by defeating Batavia in the semifinals with a final score of 54-34.
- Next Game: St. Rita will play Brother Rice (#6 seed) in the Class 7A state championship game on Saturday, November 29th.
- Semifinal Victory: St. Rita won their semifinal game against Batavia (#13 seed) with a score of 54-34.
- Previous Playoff Wins:
- Quarterfinals: St. Rita beat Arlington Heights (Hersey) (#16 seed) 56-42.
- Second Round: St. Rita defeated New Lenox (Lincoln-Way Central) (#9 seed) 31-28.
- First Round: St. Rita beat Rockford (Guilford) (#8 seed) 30-20
***The #1 seed (out of 32 teams in one bracket) Oak Lawn Richards lost to #16 Hersey 42-21
It might be time to take a look at how other states do it…
Guilford comeback comes up short against Chicago St. Rita
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Illinois High School Association Football Championship Game SEEDS
Divisions — SEEDS
1A – #3 and #7
2A – #5 and #9
3A – #2 and #4
4A – #1 and #3
5A – #5 and #9
6A – #8 and #11
7A – #6 and #25
8A – #1 and #11
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