Four takeaways: What we learned about Peoria-area football in 2026 IHSA playoff first round
The IHSA scores and results are in for first round of the 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs. Here are a few takeaways from Peoria-area games.
Four takeaways from the 2026 IHSA playoff first round games around the Peoria area include a state record for most points scored in a playoff game, the Mid-Illini Conference's impressive 3-1 record, El Paso-Gridley's dominant performance, and the promising outlook for upcoming second-round matchups. The Oct. 30 showdown between Quincy and Chicago Goode produced an IHSA state record of 172 combined points, surpassing the previous record of 166 set in a 94-72 Springfield High victory over Rock Island.
Meanwhile, the Mid-Illini Conference led with a 3-1 record, featuring victories from Morton, Pekin, and Metamora. El Paso-Gridley, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, dominated Stillman Valley 56-9, allowing only 7.7 points per game while scoring an impressive 37.8. The team's strong offense, led by star quarterback Owen Adams, will be a key factor in their second-round matchup against the winner of Erie-Prophetstown vs Warrensburg-Latham.
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