IHSA Football Playoffs Reach First Round Across Classes 1A-8A

The Illinois High School Association football playoffs have reached the first round across Classes 1A through 8A.

The statewide playoff field is divided by class, giving teams in each classification a separate first-round bracket. The classes range from 1A, the smallest classification listed here, through 8A.

The first round marks the opening stage of the IHSA postseason bracket. Teams that advance will continue in their class playoff, while teams that lose will leave the postseason.

The statewide first-round schedule includes matchups in all eight classes. Game locations, dates and kickoff times are tied to the individual pairings in each bracket.

The playoff classes

The IHSA first round covers Classes 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A and 8A. Each class has its own set of first-round games.

What the first round decides

Each game determines which teams move on in that class bracket. The first round therefore begins the elimination portion of the IHSA football playoffs.

Bracket details

The individual matchups are listed by class, with each game connecting two teams in the statewide first-round field.