The IHSA Class 2A boys state semifinals are officially under way in Rockford Guilford, with the top-seeded Peoria Notre Dame Irish kicking off against Glenbard South. This isn’t just another game, folks, the stakes are sky-high, and one team is on an absolute tear to get here.
Underdog Energy vs. Top Seed Power
On one side, you have the Peoria Notre Dame Irish, rolling into this game with an incredible 20-1-3 record. They’re the #1 seed, and for good reason, clearly dominating their competition all season. But don’t sleep on Glenbard South, who are riding an unexpected underdog run. Their 14-9-2 record might not look as flashy, but you know those teams are dangerous when they’ve got nothing to lose and everything to prove. This is where legends are made, you feel me?
How They Got Here: An OT Thriller
Peoria Notre Dame earned their spot in these semifinals with a clutch performance just a few days ago. On November 2, 2026, they pulled out a hard-fought 2-1 overtime win against Lemont in the IHSA Class 2A super-sectional. That kind of grit and determination in extra time shows these guys know how to finish when it counts. They’ve tasted that pressure, and they overcame it. Now, they’ve got to do it all over again, with an even bigger prize on the line.
The match is happening right now. We’ll be keeping an eye on this one, so stay locked in for all the updates as we see if the #1 seed can hold off the underdog’s charge!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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