Week 7 Digest: IHSA Classes 1A–3A
Published October 4, 2026 · Friday Night Wire & Game Recaps
1A2A3AThis week’s digest covers Week 7 of the 2026-27 season, drawing on IHSA rankings polls and posted scores for Classes 1A, 2A, and 3A.
Class 1A
Mt. Sterling (7-0) remains atop the rankings with 13 first-place votes, following a 67-0 win at Beardstown. Hardin (7-0) and Lena (4-3) hold second and third, respectively, while Heyworth (7-0) and Stockton (6-1) round out the top five. Notable results include Arthur’s 31-16 loss to Oakwood and Forreston’s 34-14 win over Fulton.
Class 2A
Wilmington (7-0) leads with 126 points and nine first-place votes, while El Paso (7-0) and Maroa (6-0) follow. Port Byron (7-0) and Downs (6-1) complete the top five. Key games include Johnston City’s 38-12 win at Hamilton County and West Frankfort’s 36-28 victory over Benton.
Class 3A
Elmhurst (7-0) and Byron (6-0) dominate the rankings, with 123 and 122 points, respectively. St. Joseph (7-0) and Richmond (7-0) are fourth and fifth. Notable results include Byron’s 59-0 win over Pecatonica and Kankakee’s 34-28 upset over Wheaton Academy.
Storylines to Watch
Unbeaten teams like Mt. Sterling, Wilmington, and Elmhurst remain dominant, while upsets such as Kankakee’s win over Wheaton Academy and Arthur’s loss to Oakwood highlight competitive matchups. In Class 3A, Byron’s 59-0 rout of Pecatonica underscores the gap between top-tier programs.