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USA TODAY NETWORK Week 2 of the Illinois high school football season is already here.
Dan Spears, USA TODAY NETWORK Abington High School will induct five honorees into its athletic hall of fame during a ceremony at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Abington Middle/High School Auditorium.
Dan Spears, USA TODAY NETWORK West Port Caleb Anderson (1) brings down South Marion quarterback Giovonni Reed (1) in the final seconds of
By: Dan Spears
USA TODAY NETWORK Week 3 of the Illinois high school football season has arrived, and conference play is now here or on the radar for everyone in Western Illinois
Two championship football teams, a state golf champion, a record-setting scorer and a longtime Green Wave supporter are heading into the Abington Athletic Hall of Fame.
Florida high school football district play kicks off in Week 4 for teams in Ocala and Marion County. Follow along with Thursday, Friday night scores here.
By: Dan Spears
USA TODAY NETWORK As Week 4 of the Illinois high school football season approaches, a hint of clarity could arrive for teams in Western Illinois , along with the first Friday night that involves long sleeves.
By: Dan Spears
Noah Ram Dan Spears Gainesville Sun Sept. 11, 2026, 11:00 p.m. ET
Western Big 6 conference play starts for high school football in Week 3 across Western Illinois. See those results, and other scores around the region, here.
Two championship football teams, a state golf champion, a record-setting scorer and a longtime Green Wave supporter are heading into the Abington Athletic Hall of Fame.
