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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season
Friday, September 18, 20267:00Regular Season
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Illinois
3RTN Prospects
2College Commits
2Scholarship Offers
23Matchup Index
RTN Matchup Intelligence
Programs at a Glance
2026 Record3-1
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)41.3 PF / 24.5 PA
2025 Record10-2
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)38.6 PF / 15.2 PA
3-Year Record28-8
5-Year Record39-21
Recent Playoff RunIHSA Quarterfinal
Published Ranking#7
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2026 Record3-1
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)26.3 PF / 18.5 PA
2025 Record1-8
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)11.9 PF / 31.6 PA
3-Year Record10-18
5-Year Record25-24
Recent Playoff RunIHSA First Round
Published RankingNot currently ranked
Recent Form
Previous Game
Maine SouthLast Time OutW35Away vs.28
New Trier- Points For
- 35
- Points Against
- 28
- Point Margin
- +7
DeerfieldLast Time OutW38Away vs.26
Maine West- Points For
- 38
- Points Against
- 26
- Point Margin
- +12
Editorial Intelligence
Inside the Game
Maine South
Maine South has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 28-8.
RTN currently connects 2 prospects to the roster, including 2 college commits. The program is listed at No. 7 in its latest published RTN ranking set.
Deerfield
Deerfield has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 10-18.
RTN currently connects 1 prospect to the roster.
Recruiting Intelligence
Players to Know
Maine South
- Position
- LB
- Height
- 5'11.5"
- Weight
- 210 lbs.
- Committed College
- Syracuse
- Top Honor
- All-State Team All-State
- Position
- QB
- Height
- 6'2.5"
- Weight
- 200 lbs.
- Committed College
- Indiana
- Top Honor
- Finalist/Participant national-camp
Deerfield
- Position
- LB
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- Not listed
Game Information
Maine South at Deerfield
- Date
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- Kickoff
- 7:00
- Venue
- TBA
- Location
- Illinois
- Classification
- Not listed
- Conference / District
- Central Suburban (South)