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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season

Friday, October 2, 20267:30Regular Season
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Away Team | Knights

Prospect

Mount Prospect, Illinois

2026 Record4-0

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Home Team | Wildcats

Wheeling

Wheeling, Illinois

2026 Record0-4

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Illinois
1RTN Prospects
0College Commits
0Scholarship Offers
10Matchup Index

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Programs at a Glance

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Prospect
2026 Record4-0
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)38.8 PF / 13.0 PA
2025 Record7-3
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)45.0 PF / 22.2 PA
3-Year Record23-9
5-Year Record42-13
Recent Playoff RunIHSA Second Round
Published Ranking#13
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Wheeling
2026 Record0-4
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)3.5 PF / 42.5 PA
2025 Record1-8
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)15.6 PF / 52.0 PA
3-Year Record4-23
5-Year Record8-37
Recent Playoff RunNot available
Published RankingNot currently ranked

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Prospect

Prospect has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 23-9.

RTN currently connects 1 prospect to the roster. The program is listed at No. 13 in its latest published RTN ranking set.

Wheeling

Wheeling has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 4-23.

Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.

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Players to Know

Prospect

Jackson CaciniClass of 2027
Position
QB
Height
6'2
Weight
195 lbs.
Committed College
Available
Top Honor
Special Mention 100 all-state

Wheeling

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Game Information

Prospect at Wheeling

Date
Friday, October 2, 2026
Kickoff
7:30
Venue
TBA
Location
Illinois
Classification
Not listed
Conference / District
Mid-Suburban (East)
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