Illinois high school football: Live updates, highlights from Peoria-area games in IHSA Week 7
Week 7 of Illinois high school football in the Peoria-area is under way. Here are live updates and highlights from IHSA football on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.
Week 7 of the Illinois high school football season is underway on Friday, October 2, featuring various games around the Peoria area. Many teams are playing on the road this week with some aiming to secure an IHSA playoff spot. The Peoria Notre Dame, Richwoods and Peoria High are among the teams traveling away in the Big 12. Metamora is taking on Washington in a Mid-Illini Conference rivalry.
Farmington faces a challenging opponent, Illini West, who currently leads the LincolnLand Conference-West with a record of 5-1. The Journal Star provides a comprehensive update on the Week 7 schedule and highlights for the Peoria area football teams.
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