Coverage dated October 30, 2026 to October 31, 2026

2026 IHSA state football first-round playoff scores

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First Round Games listed in bracket order. Class 8A: Pairings (33) Oak Park at (1) Lincoln-Way East, Fri. 6:15 (17) Hinsdale Central vs. (16) Von Steuben at Winnemac, Sat. noon (25) Marist (8) Mount Carmel, Fri. 6:30 (24) Barrington at (9) Sandburg, Fri. 7 (29) Naperville Central at (4) Oswego, Fri.

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  1. Sun Times

    2026 IHSA state football first-round playoff scores (opens Sun Times)

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    First Round Games listed in bracket order. Class 8A: Pairings (33) Oak Park at (1) Lincoln-Way East, Fri. 6:15 (17) Hinsdale Central vs. (16) Von Steuben at Winnemac, Sat. noon (25) Marist (8) Mount Carmel, Fri. 6:30 (24) Barrington at (9) Sandburg, Fri. 7 (29) Naperville Central at (4) Oswego, Fri.

  2. Fox32 Chicago

    IHSA Football Playoffs 2026: Final scores and results from Oct. 30 (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Here are the scores and results from the IHSA playoffs as the postseason games continue on Oct. 30. IHSA Playoffs: Scores and Results from Oct. 30 Class 8A First Round Barrington 24, Sandburg 17 Bolingbrook 38, Lockport 14 Chicago Mt.