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East Peoria Aims for First Playoffs in 14 Years
26 Sep
Summary
- East Peoria seeks first playoff trip in 14 seasons.
- Four wins now qualify teams for the IHSA postseason.
- Notre Dame hosts the 11th Shamrock Classic at Dozer Park.
Cool temperatures and a chance of rain greet Week 6 of the Illinois high school football season in the Peoria area. Several teams are vying for a playoff spot, with East Peoria aiming to secure their first postseason berth in 14 years. The IHSA's updated playoff system now requires only four victories for qualification.
Key matchups include Peoria High visiting undefeated Normal Community and Pekin facing Metamora in a battle of 4-1 teams. Notre Dame High School will host the 11th annual Shamrock Classic at Dozer Park, the home of the Peoria Chiefs baseball team. This event has been held annually since 2015.
Several Peoria-area teams have already clinched playoff spots, including Morton, Dunlap, Metamora, and Pekin. East Peoria, currently 3-2, needs a win on the road against state-ranked Morton to advance. Peoria High also sits at 3-2 and faces a tough challenge against undefeated Normal.
