Southern Illinois high school football playoffs progressed this weekend and cross country stars reached the state level.
According to a report from WRUL-FM, local athletes are competing in the IHSA state cross country race in Peoria and the IHSA football playoffs.
Andrew Benham of Carmi-White County completed his high school athletic journey on Saturday. Benham traveled to Peoria to compete in the IHSA State Cross Country race, where he finished in 85th place out of a field of 260 runners.
IHSA football playoffs featured large scoring margins across several classifications. In Class 2A, Johnston City secured a 16-7 victory over Newton, while Nashville dominated Vandalia with a 57-28 win. West Frankfort also advanced with a 53-41 score against Auburn.
Class 3A action featured Flora defeating Shelbyville 21-0. In Class 4A, Mt. Zion 34-14. The game between Highland and Carterville featured a 62-50 score. Carbondale also secured a decisive victory, winning 41-13 against LaSalle-Peru.
The upcoming quarterfinal round will feature several high-stakes regional matchups. The scheduled games include:
- Class 2A: Nashville at Johnston City; West Frankfort at Flora
- Class 3A: Mt. Carmel at St. Joseph-Ogden
- Class 4A: Sacred Heart-Griffin at Centralia
- Class 5A: Carbondale at Providence
The team travels to Okawville tonight for the IHSA Class 1A Okawville Super-Sectional.
The winner of tonight’s contest will earn a spot in the IHSA State Finals, which are set to take place this weekend in Bloomington. The Fighting Cardinals enter the match with a 33-6 record.
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