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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season
Friday, October 2, 20267:00Regular Season
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Illinois
3RTN Prospects
1College Commits
20Scholarship Offers
14Matchup Index
RTN Matchup Intelligence
Programs at a Glance
2026 Record4-0
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)41.8 PF / 12.3 PA
2025 Record9-3
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)46.8 PF / 18.3 PA
3-Year Record25-8
5-Year Record42-12
Recent Playoff RunIHSA First Round
Published Ranking#30
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2026 Record2-2
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)15.8 PF / 15.5 PA
2025 Record3-6
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)19.6 PF / 33.0 PA
3-Year Record10-17
5-Year Record20-26
Recent Playoff RunNot available
Published RankingNot currently ranked
Recent Form
Previous Game
John Hersey High SchoolLast Time OutW38Home vs.7
Barrington- Points For
- 38
- Points Against
- 7
- Point Margin
- +31
Elk GroveLast Time OutL15Away vs.35
Hoffman Estates- Points For
- 15
- Points Against
- 35
- Point Margin
- -20
Editorial Intelligence
Inside the Game
John Hersey High School
John Hersey High School has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 25-8.
RTN currently connects 3 prospects to the roster, including 1 college commit. The program is listed at No. 30 in its latest published RTN ranking set.
Elk Grove
Elk Grove has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 10-17.
Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.
Recruiting Intelligence
Players to Know
John Hersey High School
- Position
- QB
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 200 lbs.
- Committed College
- Kentucky
- Top Honor
- Finalist/Participant national-camp
- Position
- WR
- Height
- 6'1
- Weight
- 175 lbs.
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2026 Friday Night Drive Receivers to Watch
- Position
- WR
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 187 lbs.
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- Not listed
Elk Grove
Player profiles will appear as roster information is added.
Game Information
John Hersey High School at Elk Grove
- Date
- Friday, October 2, 2026
- Kickoff
- 7:00
- Venue
- TBA
- Location
- Illinois
- Classification
- Not listed
- Conference / District
- Mid-Suburban (East)