High-scoring victories and surprises in Peoria area high school football
Week 1 of the Illinois high school football season saw some games postponed due to thunderstorms, while others ended in dramatic finishes. Metamora pulled off an upset against Class 5A No. 8 Sterling, marking their first win over a state-ranked team in over 2,000 days. Morton's victory over Mahomet-Seymour ended in confusion due to a clock management issue. Washington rallied for a dramatic win against Maple Park Kaneland, while Peoria High avoided a shutout. The game between El Paso-Gridley and Macon Meridian was postponed, and Rochester dominated against Peoria High. Overall, it was an eventful opening week of IHSA football.