The IHSA has passed a referendum that will expand the high school football playoffs from 32 teams per class to 48. 

Clinton Maroons Football Coach Ron Bass has mixed feelings on the matter. He says while it may give the team an advantage and help them make the playoffs in the future, he understands the opposition to the amendment. 

Bass feels that the playoff expansion could have made a big impact on seasons they have had in recent years, including last year's 4-5 regular season finish. He says his players are excited for the change and the postseason opportunities it could bring. 

According to Bass, this will not change much in his approach to coaching the team. He says that playoff games are won by putting in the hard work in the offseason, which his team has been receptive to. 

Among other high school football changes from the IHSA is the introduction of video replays when it comes to ejections and suspensions. Bass points to a moment involving former Maroons QB Mason Walker, where he was ejected from a game while attempting to break up a fight. 

Clinton opens up the season in Week 1 against Fieldcrest.