The opening fixture date remains to be confirmed, but the winner is scheduled to meet Fisher on October 19. That creates an immediate test for the host school, which will enter the bracket knowing its first opponent must navigate a knockout game before facing the regional’s next hurdle.
The final is scheduled for October 24, giving the Fisher bracket a clear progression from the opening contest to the championship meeting.
The reported Class 1A draw includes several regional matchups with dates still being finalized:
Other routes feature Port Byron Riverdale, Abingdon-Avon, Canton, Quincy Notre Dame, Illini Bluffs and Beardstown, underlining the wide geographic spread of the state tournament.
In Class 2A, Ottawa and Orion are listed for the opening game of the Orion regional, while LaSalle-Peru faces Streator. Dunlap is scheduled to meet Galesburg, with Richwoods facing Geneseo on October 20.
The Bloomington bracket also carries local interest, with Normal West against Pekin and Normal U-High facing host Bloomington. In Metamora, East Peoria is set to play Limestone, while Morton meets Metamora.
With several opening dates still pending, the next storyline is confirmation of the complete schedule. Once those details are fixed, teams can turn bracket knowledge into preparation for a short, decisive postseason run.