Week 8 Digest: IHSA Classes 1A–3A
Published October 11, 2026 · Friday Night Wire & Game Recaps
1A2A3AWeek 8 of the 2026-27 season has seen continued dominance from top-ranked teams across all classes, with several key matchups and undefeated records holding strong. Here’s a breakdown of the latest rankings and results.
Class 1A rankings remain unchanged at the top, with Mt. Sterling (8-0) leading the poll with 149 points, followed by Hardin (8-0) and Stockton (7-1). Mt. Sterling’s 40-7 win at North Greene and Stockton’s 52-6 victory at Dakota highlight their dominance. Heyworth (8-0) and Camp Point (7-1) round out the top five, while Tuscola (7-1) and Clifton (6-1) battle for the final top-10 spots.
In Class 2A, Wilmington (8-0) retains the No. 1 ranking with 157 points, while El Paso (8-0) and Maroa (8-0) follow closely. Wilmington’s 42-14 win over Reed-Custer and El Paso’s 24-0 shutout of Warrensburg-Latham underscore their strength. Port Byron (8-0) and Downs (7-1) also remain in the top five, with Johnston City (8-0) and Aurora (7-1) rounding out the rankings.
Class 3A sees Elmhurst (7-1) at the top, though Byron (8-0) and St. Joseph (8-0) remain undefeated. Elmhurst’s 35-45 loss to Loyola is a key storyline, while Byron’s 56-13 win over Genoa-Kingston and St. Joseph’s 62-33 victory over Andrew highlight their dominance. Richmond (8-0) and Kankakee (6-2) also feature prominently, with Kankakee’s 10-42 loss to Hope Academy marking a rare blemish.
Storylines to watch include 1A’s Catlin (7-1) and Clifton (6-1) competing for the No. 3 seed, 2A’s undefeated Wilmington and El Paso facing off in a critical matchup, and 3A’s Byron and St. Joseph maintaining their perfect records while Elmhurst seeks redemption after its loss.