Illinois and Lubbock high school football playoffs underway with opening round games

Yahoo Sports reported that the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) football playoffs opened with the first round of games, featuring 48 teams remaining in each bracket competing for the state championship.

The championship games are scheduled for the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving at Hancock Stadium, according to Yahoo Sports.

Several matchups were listed for the opening round, including teams such as Georgetown-Ridge Farm vs. Warrensburg-Latham and Sangamon Valley vs. Hamilton County, with games starting mostly at 7 p.m.

In the Lubbock area, Yahoo Sports also covered Week 9 high school football games, including an undefeated Estacado team facing Lubbock-Cooper Liberty, both with strong records.

These games mark the progression of high school football seasons in both Illinois and Texas, with teams vying for playoff advancement and regional titles.

Fans and followers can expect continued updates and coverage as the playoffs advance toward the championship games later this year.