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Illinois High School Football Semifinals Set for November 2025

11/23/2025

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The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has set the state football semifinals for November 22, 2025, featuring 16 teams across eight classes.
Championship games will be held Thanksgiving weekend at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
No. 1 Chicago Mt. Carmel faces No. 9 Fremd in Class 8A.
No. 3 Brother Rice faces No. 11 Downers Grove North in Class 7A.

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Story summary

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has set the state football semifinals for November 22, 2025, featuring 16 teams across eight classes.
Championship games will be held Thanksgiving weekend at Hancock Stadium in Normal.
No. 1 Chicago Mt. Carmel faces No. 9 Fremd in Class 8A.
No. 3 Brother Rice faces No. 11 Downers Grove North in Class 7A.