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2024 IHSA playoffs: Class 1A pairings

Newman’s Cody McBride runs the ball against Monmouth-Roseville Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at Roscoe Eades Stadium in Sterling.

Newman’s Cody McBride runs the ball against Monmouth-Roseville Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Newman Central hopes to bounce back from a Week 9 loss to make a deep run in the Class 1A postseason draw. (Alex T. Paschal)

By Steve Soucie

Here are the first round pairings for the Class 1A State Playoffs. Dates and times of opening round games will be released throughout the weekend. Check back at Friday Night Drive for updates.

Class 1A

North BracketDate and Time
(16) Aurora Christianat(1) LeRoyFriday, 7 p.m.
(9) Rockford Lutheranat(8) Annawan-WethersfieldSaturday, 1 p.m.
(13) Ottawa Marquetteat(4) RushvilleFriday, 7 p.m.
(12) Galenaat(5) Stark CountySaturday, 1 p.m.
(15) Clifton Centralat(2) Lena-WinslowSaturday, 2 p.m.
(10) Stocktonat(7) PrincevilleSaturday, 2 p.m.
(14) Salt Forkat(3) GCMSSaturday, 1 p.m.
(11) Hope Academyat(6) Sterling NewmanSaturday, 1 p.m.
South Bracket
(16) Dupoat(1) Belleville AlthoffFriday, 7 p.m.
(9) Carrolltonat(8) Winchester West CentralSaturday, 3 p.m.
(13) Jacksonville Routtat(4) Casey-WestfieldSaturday, 2 p.m.
(12) Brown Countyat(5) GreenfieldSaturday, 2 p.m.
(15) Moweaqua Central A&Mat(2) Hardin CalhounSaturday, 1:30 p.m.
(10) Red Hillat(7) Sesser-ValierSaturday, 1 p.m.
(14) Nokomisat(3) Camp Point CentralSaturday, 2 p.m
(11) Tuscolaat(6) CumberlandFriday, 7 p.m.
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Steve Soucie

Steve Soucie

Steve Soucie is the Managing Editor of Friday Night Drive for Shaw Media. Also previously for Shaw Media, Soucie was the Sports Editor at the Joliet Herald News. Prior to that, Soucie worked at the Kankakee Daily Journal and for Pro Football Weekly.