October 03, 2022
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2022 season preview: Scouting the Southwest Prairie Conference

Plainfield Central went undefeated in Southwest Prairie Conference East play last season, while the West remained tremendously competitive with five of six teams reaching the 2021 postseason.

By Joshua Welge and Rob Oesterle●

Citing officials shortage, Southwest Prairie Conference moves Weeks 3 and 4 to Thursday nights

With schools finding it increasingly difficult to locate officiating crews, the Southwest Prairie Conference has elected to move its Week 3 and Week 4 games to Thursday nights this fall.

By Steve Soucie●

Plainfield Central looks to keep up momentum after last fall’s stunning turnaround

Plainfield Central won more games last season than it did in the previous seven seasons combined. The Wildcats now set out to prove it was a breakout and not a fluke.

By Steve Soucie●