Highlights/scores: First round IHSA football playoffs (11/01/25)


IHSA Football Playoffs: Exciting First Round Highlights and Scores (11/01/25)

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – The excitement of playoff football swept through the WCIA 3 viewing area this past weekend, with fans eagerly watching their favorite teams in action during the opening rounds on both Friday and Saturday.

Editor’s Note: This article will feature updated highlights following Saturday’s 10 p.m. newscast.

The atmosphere was electric as teams battled for victory and a chance to advance. In the 6A division, Glenwood managed a hard-fought win against Joliet Catholic, clinching the game with a final score of 17-12. The spirited competition was a testament to the skill and determination on display.

Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth coverage as we continue to bring you the latest from this thrilling playoff season.

Glennwood 17, Joliet Catholic 12

5A

Mahomet-Seymour 35, Marion 14

Oak Forest 38, Centennial 12

Providence Catholic 63, Springfield 19

4A

Jacksonville 41, Olney-Richland County 39

Springfield-Sacred Heart-Griffin 26, Quincy Notre Dame 18

Rochester 56, Taylorville 7 (Friday)

Waterloo 14, Mt. Zion 13 (Friday)

3A

Williamsville 53, Hillsboro 20

PORTA 9, Fairfield 8

Unity 42, Mt. Carmel 14

Monticello 48, Paris 16

Vandalia 42, Christopher 6

St. Joseph-Ogden 17, Benton 14

2A

Maroa-Forsyth 26, Chester 14

Pana 42, Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 14

Westville 49, Shelbyville 6

Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond 27, Marshall 14

Cumberland 20, Sullivan 6

1A

Nokomis 28, Tuscola 19

Dupo 28, Salt Fork 7

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 28, Ottawa-Marquette 6

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