Illinois high school football: Live updates, highlights from IHSA Week 9 games in Peoria-area
Week 9 of Illinois high school football in the Peoria-area. Here are our updates, recap and highlights from IHSA football on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.
Week 9 of the Illinois high school football season presents an opportunity for some Peoria-area teams to secure a playoff berth or at least become a contender. East Peoria, Princeville and Tremont are all sitting at three wins and could lock down IHSA playoff spots. The Mid-Illini Conference title will be decided between Morton and Pekin.
Morton (7-1, 6-0) can clinch the title outright if it defeats Metamora in the first-ever Mid-Illini Conference game at Dozer Park. Pekin (6-2, 5-1) will conclude their season with a game against Dunlap.
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