Week 6 Illinois Small-School Football Digest
Week 6 of the 2026-27 season saw several notable performances across Illinois small-school football, with results drawn from IHSA’s posted scores. No rankings or polls are included here, as none were available for this week.
Class 1A
Week 6 featured a mix of dominant shutouts and tight contests. Forreston rolled past Morrison 53-0, while Carrollton blanked White Hall 35-0. Auburn edged Athens 39-29, and Nokomis defeated Niantic 20-14 in a cooperative matchup. On the 26th, Carlinville fell 36-18 to Clifton, and Bridgeport lost 29-16 to Christopher. Notably, Villa Grove’s 28-8 victory over Oakland remained unconfirmed.
Class 2A
Class 2A saw high-scoring affairs and last-second finishes. Arthur dominated Sullivan 56-34, while Eureka defeated Colfax 48-20. Maroa’s 65-6 rout of Riverton and Flora’s 45-0 win over Eldorado stood out. Westville edged Fithian 28-27, and Sterling topped Orion 14-12. The Chicago Crane-Marshall game ended in a disputed 12-8 result, while Dakota was shut out 40-0 by Lanark.
Class 3A
Class 3A featured several lopsided games, including Dixon’s 47-0 victory over Oregon and Coal City’s 43-14 win against Manteno. Rockford (Lutheran) suffered a 53-0 loss to Pecatonica, while Winnebago fell 68-8 to Byron. Close games included Mt. Carmel’s 38-30 win over Olney and Newton’s 35-29 triumph over Paris. The Tolono-Fairbury matchup ended 42-14, and Vandalia edged Greenville 28-27.
Storylines to Watch
Week 6 highlighted strong defensive performances, including multiple shutouts, and high-scoring offensive displays. Upsets like Nokomis’ 20-14 win and Maroa’s 65-6 rout underscored the competitive nature of small-school football. Disputed and unconfirmed results also added intrigue, with several games awaiting final resolution.