High School Sports

2019 IHSA state football playoff pairings

Links to the pairings for all eight classes.

By Sun-Times Staff Report

Nazareth celebrates. Nazareth fans hug players after winning the Class 7A state championship. — Nazareth fans hug players after winning the Class 7A state championship.

First round games are on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2.

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By Sun-Times Wire

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Cherry trees in Chicago skip bloom for second consecutive year

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Blackhawks

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Cubs

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