Week 2 Illinois Small-School Football Digest
This is a retroactive recap of Week 2 play for Illinois small-school football, based on IHSA’s posted scores for games played from August 27 to August 29, 2026. No rankings poll data is available for this week.
Class 1A
Notable results included Fithian (Oakwood) dominating Momence 55-0, a shutout that highlighted defensive strength. Chicago (Crane) fell 14-54 at Chicago (Westinghouse College Prep), while Clifton (Central) rolled past Bismarck (B.-Henning-Rossville-Alvin) 44-21. Princeville lost 27-14 to Havana, and Colfax (Ridgeview) narrowly missed a win, falling 21-15 to Gibson City (Melvin-Sibley).
Class 2A
Chicago (Mather) suffered a 60-0 loss to Chicago (Marshall) in a high-scoring clash, while Carlinville blanked Gillespie 56-0. Downs (Tri-Valley) defeated LeRoy 35-0, and West Frankfort (Frankfort) beat Herrin 41-16. Sparta (Coop) secured a 36-7 win over Marshall, and Chicago (Julian) shut out Chicago (Richards) 30-0.
Class 3A
Johnsburg overwhelmed Elgin (Larkin) 64-0, showcasing offensive firepower. Richmond (R.-Burton) defeated Woodstock (Marian) 56-34, while Poplar Grove (North Boone) edged Winnebago 61-56 in a tight contest. Chicago (St. Ignatius) dominated Chicago (C. Hope Academy) 58-6, and Princeton bested Aledo (Mercer County) 49-14.
Storylines to Watch
Week 2 featured dominant shutouts, high-scoring affairs, and competitive matchups across all classes. Defensive performances, particularly in Class 1A and 3A, stood out, while intra-city games highlighted regional rivalries. Upsets and close finishes added drama, setting the stage for continued excitement in the season’s early stages.