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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season
Friday, October 16, 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 Record0-4
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)11.0 PF / 45.3 PA
2025 Record2-7
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)17.8 PF / 38.9 PA
3-Year Record6-21
5-Year Record16-30
Recent Playoff RunNot available
Published RankingNot currently ranked
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2026 Record3-1
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)27.5 PF / 6.8 PA
2025 Record6-4
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)33.0 PF / 23.1 PA
3-Year Record16-15
5-Year Record32-21
Recent Playoff RunIHSA First Round
Published RankingNot currently ranked
Recent Form
Previous Game
Rock IslandLast Time OutL3Away vs.34
Quincy- Points For
- 3
- Points Against
- 34
- Point Margin
- -31
SterlingLast Time OutW35Home vs.7
East Moline United High School- Points For
- 35
- Points Against
- 7
- Point Margin
- +28
Editorial Intelligence
Inside the Game
Rock Island
Rock Island has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 6-21.
Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.
Sterling
Sterling has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 16-15.
RTN currently connects 3 prospects to the roster.
Recruiting Intelligence
Players to Know
Rock Island
Player profiles will appear as roster information is added.
Sterling
- Position
- QB
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2025 SVM All-Area Football Team First Team
- Position
- LB
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2025 SVM All-Area Football Team First Team
- Position
- WR
- Height
- Not listed
- Weight
- Not listed
- Committed College
- Available
- Top Honor
- 2025 SVM All-Area Football Team First Team
Game Information
Rock Island at Sterling
- Date
- Friday, October 16, 2026
- Kickoff
- 7:00
- Venue
- TBA
- Location
- Illinois
- Classification
- Not listed
- Conference / District
- Western Big 6