We're away from the state championships for football in Champaign, and several local teams are seeking to punch their tickets to Memorial Stadium following Thanksgiving.
In Class 2A, it's a matchup of a former-Okaw Valley school, Tuscola, now a member of the Central Illinois Conference, and Maroa-Forsyth.
The Trojans enter play at 9-3, after an impressive 44-6 win over Athens last Saturday. The Trojans have also beat Sangamon Valley and Tri-Valley to get to this Saturday's action.
For Tuscola, they've defeated Shelbyville, Lawrenceville, and Chester.
Action is set for Saturday at 2 pm in Tuscola.
In Class 3A:
Mt. Carmel (10-2) at Williamsville (12-0) Sat. 2:00 pm
Class 4A:
Rochester (10-2) at Herrin (H.S.) (11-1) Sat. 2:00 pm
Class 5A:
Peoria (11-1) at Springfield Sacred Heart-Griffin (12-0) Sat. 1:00 pm
Class 6A:
Lemont (12-0) vs. Peoria Notre Dame (12-0) at Peoria Stadium Sat. 3:00 pm
