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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season
Friday, September 18, 20267:00Regular Season
at
Illinois
3RTN Prospects
0College Commits
0Scholarship Offers
2Matchup Index
RTN Matchup Intelligence
Programs at a Glance
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2026 Record2-2
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)23.3 PF / 9.5 PA
2025 Record8-3
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)32.5 PF / 19.8 PA
3-Year Record23-9
5-Year Record35-18
Recent Playoff RunIHSA Second Round
Published RankingNot currently ranked
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2026 Record1-3
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)21.5 PF / 35.0 PA
2025 Record2-7
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)19.0 PF / 36.9 PA
3-Year Record12-16
5-Year Record25-23
Recent Playoff RunNot available
Published RankingNot currently ranked
Recent Form
Previous Game
Newman Central Catholic High SchoolLast Time OutL13Home vs.14
Erie-Prophetstown- Points For
- 13
- Points Against
- 14
- Point Margin
- -1
Mercer County High SchoolLast Time OutL12Away vs.21
Rockridge High School- Points For
- 12
- Points Against
- 21
- Point Margin
- -9
Editorial Intelligence
Inside the Game
Newman Central Catholic High School
Newman Central Catholic High School has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 23-9.
RTN currently connects 3 prospects to the roster.
Mercer County High School
Mercer County High School has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 12-16.
Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.
Recruiting Intelligence
Players to Know
Newman Central Catholic High School
- Position
- RB
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2025 SVM All-Area Football Team Second Team
- Position
- OL
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2025 SVM All-Area Football Team Second Team
- Position
- RB
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2025 SVM All-Area Football Team Second Team
Mercer County High School
Player profiles will appear as roster information is added.
Game Information
Newman Central Catholic High School at Mercer County High School
- Date
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- Kickoff
- 7:00
- Venue
- TBA
- Location
- Illinois
- Classification
- Not listed
- Conference / District
- Three Rivers (Rock)