2026 IHSA state football first-round playoff scores

Summary

<h3>First Round</h3><p>Games listed in bracket order.</p><h3>Class 8A: <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/10/17/ihsa-state-football-playoff-pairings-class8a-illinois-2026" >Pairings</a></h3><p>(33) Oak Park at (1) Lincoln-Way East, Fri. 6:15</p><p>(17) Hinsdale Central vs. (16) Von Steuben at Winnemac, Sat. noon</p><p>(25) Marist (8) Mount Carmel, Fri. 6:30</p><p>(24) Barrington at (9) Sandburg, Fri. 7</p><p>(29) Naperville Central at (4) Oswego, Fri. 6</p><p>(20) Fremd at (13) Naperville North, Fri. 7</p><p>(28) Lockport at (5) Bolingbrook, Fri…

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