Alright, the latest Illinois Media statewide rankings dropped on Thursday, October 8, and let me tell you, it’s a huge moment for Peoria-area high school football! After Week 7 action, we’ve got a massive six teams from the area absolutely crushing it, landing squarely in the top 10 of their respective IHSA classes. That’s a serious statement right there.
Peoria-Area Dominance Is Real
We’re seeing a fantastic showing across the board, with teams from the Mid-Illini Conference especially making noise. Dunlap is holding strong at No. 4 in Class 6A with a 6-1 record, and Pekin, also 6-1, just slid into No. 8 in the same class. In Class 5A, Morton is owning the No. 7 spot, sitting pretty with a 6-1 record. It’s not just the larger schools either, Metamora is representing in Class 4A at No. 8, sporting a respectable 5-2 record. You’ve also got Olympia showing up at No. 6 in the Class 3A poll with a 6-1 record, and El Paso-Gridley is absolutely relentless, still holding down the No. 2 spot in Class 2A with an unblemished 7-0 record. What an unbelievable run they are on!
Pekin Made a Statement Against Metamora
We all remember that Week 6 battle, don’t we? Pekin went head-to-head with Metamora on Friday, September 25, and it was a defensive showdown. Pekin’s defense was just *everywhere*, converging on Metamora quarterback Jeeter Schweigert like a swarm. They powered through for a huge 21-18 victory against the Redbirds. That win clearly resonated with the voters and helped cement Pekin’s spot in the top 10 rankings. It just goes to show you what a strong performance can do for your team’s standing.
With six Peoria-area teams making such a significant impact in the Week 8 statewide rankings, it’s clear these squads are gunning for big things. Each of these teams is proving they belong, and it’s going to be wild to see how they finish out their seasons!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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