Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Blue Devils bump to No. 3, Titans hang in at No. 10

By Muddy River Sports | December 12, 2024
Senior forward Keshaun Thomas, right, and the Blue Devils improved one spot in the Class 4A state poll this week, checking in at No. 3. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the latest Associated Press Illinois boys basketball state rankings, as voted on by a panel of sportswriters and sportscasters from throughout the stat. First-place votes are in parenthesis: Class 4A Rank School Total Points Previous 1. Kenwood (4) (5-0) 112 3 2. Homewood-Flossmoor (6) (7-0) 97 2 3. Quincy (6-0) 81…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND moves to No. 5, CSE up one spot to No. 8

By Muddy River Sports | December 12, 2024
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team moved from No. 8 to No. 5 in this week's Class 3A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the latest Associated Press Illinois boys basketball state rankings, as voted on by a panel of sportswriters and sportscasters from throughout the stat. First-place votes are in parenthesis: Class 4A Rank School Total Points Previous 1. Lyons (2) (8-0) 64 3   2. Benet (7-1) 52 T6   3. Whitney Young…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: QHS sits at No. 4 in Class 4A, West Hancock No. 8 in Class 2A

By Muddy River Sports | December 4, 2024
The Quincy High School boys basketball is ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press Class 4A state poll to open the season. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here is a look at the first Illinois Associated Press boys basketball state rankings, as voted on by a panel of sports writers and sportscasters from throughout the state: Class 4A Rank School Total Points 1. Gurnee Warren (5) (4-0) 76   2. Homewood-Flossmoor (2) (4-0) 67   3. Kenwood (2-0) 63  …

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND, Central-Southeastern crack top 10

By Muddy River Sports | December 4, 2024
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team is tied for eighth in the first Class 3A state poll of the season. | Addi Zanger photo

CHICAGO — Here is a look at the first Illinois Associated Press girls basketball state rankings, as voted on by a panel of sports writers and sportscasters from throughout the state: Class 4A Rank School Total Points 1. Loyola (4) (5-0) 40   2. Whitney Young (1-0) 35   3. Lyons (5-0) 27   4.…

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Schuckman: State football rankings generate debate, but have no bearing on playoff brackets

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 17, 2024
The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football teams remain ranked in the top four in their respective classes in the Associated Press state polls. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — There are three main points of emphasis high school football fans needs to understand in regards to the state rankings, which have created considerable interest and conjecture following Wednesday afternoon’s reveal of this week’s votes. One, the polls are discussion points and conversation starters. They provide some clarity on which teams could be…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Chicago Mt. Carmel leapfrogs QHS for top spot, QND drops to No. 4 despite victory

By Muddy River Sports | October 16, 2024
Quincy High School running back Jeraius Rice Jr. and the Blue Devils are ranked No. 2 in the Class 7A state poll heading into the Week 8 game at Geneseo. | Shane Hulsey photo

CHICAGO — Here are this week’s Illinois Associated Press state football rankings, as voted on by a statewide panel of sportswriters and sportscasters. First-place votes in parenthesis: Class 8A School Record Total Points Previous 1. Lincoln-Way East (11) 7-0 110 1 2. Naperville Central 7-0 86 2 3. Oswego 7-0 79 3 4. Lyons 7-0…

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Illinois prep football rankings: QND moves to No. 3, QHS climbs to No. 5, Central stays at No. 4

By Muddy River Sports | September 25, 2024
Junior running back Oliver Triplett and the Quincy Notre Dame football team are running strong into their first road game of the season, heading to Springfield at 7 p.m. Friday. | Mathew Kirby photo

QUINCY — Here are the Illinois Associated Press state football rankings as voted on by a panel of sports writers and sportscasters. First-place votes are in parentheses: Class 8A School Record Total Points Previous 1. Lincoln-Way East (14) 4-0 140 1 2. Barrington 4-0 119 3 3. Oswego 4-0 96 T 5 (tie) York 4-0…

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Missouri prep football rankings: South Shelby rises to No. 6, Hannibal stays put at No. 4

By Muddy River Sports | September 25, 2024
The South Shelby football team moved up one spot in the Class 2 state poll this week, climbing to No. 6. | Shane Hulsey photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a nine-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star-Journal; Anthony Crane, KQ2 St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley, NEMOPressbox.com;…

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Illinois prep football rankings: QND up to No. 4 in Class 2A, QHS up to No. 7 in Class 7A

By Muddy River Sports | September 19, 2024
The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football teams both moved up in the state rankings this week with the Raiders climbing to No. 4 in Class 2A and the Blue Devils bumping to No. 7 in Class 7A. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Here are the latest Illinois Associated Press state football rankings as voted on by a state-wide panel of sports writers and sportscasters. First-place votes are in parentheses: Class 8A School Record Total Points Previous 1. Lincoln-Way East (13) 3-0 130 1 2. Chicago (Marist) 3-0 111 4 3. Barrington 3-0 101 5 4.…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Hannibal holds at No. 4 in Class 4, South Shelby stays at No. 7 in Class 2

By Muddy River Sports | September 18, 2024
South Shelby quarterback Chase Moellering, left and coach Adam Gunterman have the Cardinals ranked seventh in the Class 2 state poll. | Shane Hulsey photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a nine-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star-Journal; Anthony Crane, KQ2 St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley, NEMOPressbox.com;…

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QHS, QND in state rankings at same time for first time as Illinois AP reveals first polls of season

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 11, 2024
The Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football teams, which went head-to-head in Week 1, are both ranked in their respective classes in this week's Associated Press state polls. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — History occurred Wednesday on the Gem City gridiron. The release of the Associated Press state football rankings resulted in both the Quincy High School and Quincy Notre Dame football teams being ranked in their respective classes at the same time for the first time ever. The Blue Devils (2-0) are ranked ninth in…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Blue Devils move back to No. 3 in Class 4A

By Muddy River Sports | February 8, 2024
The Quincy High School boys basketball team moved back to No. 3 in the Class 4A state poll with a 25-2 record. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points, and previous ranking. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Homewood-Flossmoor (9) 25-3 132 1 2. Curie (4) 25-2 130 2 3. Quincy 25-2 108 4 4. Downers North 22-4 73 6 5. Bolingbrook 21-4 67 8…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND, Central-Southeastern hold steady

By Muddy River Sports | February 8, 2024
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team will take a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A into the postseason. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points, and previous ranking. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (7) 31-0 79 1 2. Alton 27-2 65 2 3. Bolingbrook (1) 23-3 63 3 4. Maine South 27-1 48 5 (tie) Nazareth 24-3 48 4…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Blue Devils move to No. 3 in Class 4A

By Muddy River Sports | January 17, 2024
Quincy High School junior guard Kamren Wires, left, and senior guard Camden Brown have helped the Blue Devils rise to No. 3 in the Class 4A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Homewood-Flossmoor (6) 17-1 105 2 2. Curie (5) 17-1 104 1 3. Quincy 17-1 74 5 4. Waubonsie Valley 18-0 66 NR 5. Lisle (Benet Academy) 15-2 62 7…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QHS up two spots in Class 4A, QND and Central-Southeastern remain in poll

By Muddy River Sports | January 17, 2024
The Quincy High School girls basketball team moved up to No. 8 in this week's Associated Press Class 4A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (5) 22-0 75 1 2. Alton (2) 21-1 67 3 (tie) Bolingbrook (1) 18-2 67 5 4. Maine South 20-1 42 2 5. Nazareth 15-3 38 6 6.…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Blue Devils slide up to No. 5 in Class 4A

By Muddy River Sports | January 10, 2024
The Quincy High School boys basketball team won a pair of games the first weekend of 2024 and moved up two spots in the Class 4A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Curie (4) 16-1 100 1 2. Homewood-Flossmoor (5) 15-1 99 T2 3. Normal Community (2) 15-1 81 4 4. Collinsville 18-1 66 T2 5. Quincy 16-1 65 7 6.…

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Illinois girls state basketball rankings: QND slides up to No. 3, QHS and CSE remain in top 10s

By Muddy River Sports | January 10, 2024
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team moved up to No. 3 in the Class 3A state poll this week. | Addi Zanger photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (2) 18-0 45 1 2. Maine South 20-0 44 3 3. Alton (3) 15-0 40 2 4. Normal Community 18-2 23 4 5. Bolingbrook 14-2 22 5 6.…

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Illinois girls state basketball rankings: QHS, QND, Central-Southeastern all in respective top 10s

By Muddy River Sports | January 4, 2024
The Central-Southeastern girls basketball team is one of three area teams to be ranked in the Associated Press state polls. | David Adam photo

CHICAGO — Here are the Associated Press girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points, and previous rank. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (3) 18-0 62 2 2. Alton (3) 15-0 58 3 3. Maine South (1) 18-0 52 7 4. Normal Community 17-1 42 8 5. Bolingbrook…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: QHS, Camp Point Central in top 10 to start new year

By Muddy River Sports | January 4, 2024
The Quincy High School boys basketball team is ranked No. 7 in Class 4A after finishing second at the Collinsville Prairie Farms Holiday Classic. | Photo courtesy Tim Vizer Photography

CHICAGO — Here are the Associated Press boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes: Class 4A 1. Chicago Curie (4) 14-1 119 2 2. Collinsville (4) 16-0 97 10 (tie) Homewood-Flossmoor (4) 13-1 97 4 4. Normal Community (1) 12-1 82 1 5. Gurnee Warren 15-1 76 8 (tie) Lisle Benet 14-1 76…

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QHS boys basketball team sits No. 3 in first Class 4A state poll

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 13, 2023
The Quincy High School boys basketball team is ranked No. 3 in the first Class 4A state poll following an 8-0 start. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — With success comes respect, as much as the Quincy High School boys basketball program has earned in quite some time. Andy Douglas wants the Blue Devils to embrace it, but not get consumed by it. “It’s not the outcome of these games that is important,” said Douglas, who has coached Quincy to an…

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Three area girls basketball teams crack top 10 in first Illinois state rankings

By Muddy River Sports | December 13, 2023
Central-Southeastern coach Matt Long's team is ranked No. 8 in Class 2A in the initial Associated Press state poll. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

CHICAGO — Here is a look at the Illinois Associated Press girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School                       W-L   Pts  1. Bolingbrook (4)           9-0   71   2. Loyola (2) …

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Missouri state football rankings: Monroe City back in top 10 in Class 2, others maintain spots

By Muddy River Sports | October 24, 2023
The Monroe City football team is ranked 10th in Class 2 heading into the district tournament. | Photo courtesy Paul R. Evans

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parentheses. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley,…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Blue Devils climb to No. 5, Panthers hold steady at No. 2

By Muddy River Sports | October 19, 2023
The Quincy High School football team moved up to No. 5 in the Class 7A state poll this week ahead of its Week 9 matchup against Mahomet-Seymour at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (10) (8-0) 109 1 2. Lincoln-Way East (1) (8-0) 100 2 3. Barrington (8-0) 88 3 4. Maine South (7-1) 74 4 5.…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates move up one spot to No. 5, Cardinals remain No. 7

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 19, 2023
Hannibal all-purpose back Aneyas Williams and the Pirates are No. 5 in the Class 4 state poll heading into the regular-season finale at Columbia (Mo.) Battle. | Mathew Kirby photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley,…

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Illinois state football rankings: Camp Point Central moves to No. 2 in Class 1A

By Muddy River Sports | October 12, 2023
The Camp Point Central football team is No. 2 in the latest Associated Press Class 1A state poll. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

CHICAGO — Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (11) (7-0) 119 1 2. Lincoln-Way East (1) (7-0) 109 2 3. Barrington (7-0) 94 4 4. Maine South (6-1) 81 5 5.…

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Missouri state football rankings: Area teams hold steady heading into Week 8

By Muddy River Sports | October 11, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley,…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Blue Devils move to No. 6 in Class 7A, Panthers hold at No. 3 in Class 1A

By Muddy River Sports | October 3, 2023
The Quincy High School football team's offense huddles prior to a play against Galesburg during last Friday's game at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (11) (6-0) 128 1 2. Lincoln-Way East (2) (6-0) 119 2 3. York (6-0) 104 3 4. Barrington (6-0) 84 4 5. Maine…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates, Cardinals maintain positions in respective classes

By Muddy River Sports | October 3, 2023
Hannibal’s Aaron Daughtery, left, and Mike Ferreira celebrate a touchdown during last Friday’s North Central Missouri Conference victory over Kirksville at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley,…

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Illinois prep football rankings: QHS, Camp Point Central remain area’s ranked teams

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 27, 2023
The Camp Point Central football team remains No. 3 in the Class 1A state poll with a 5-0 record. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.  Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (14) (5-0) 149 1 2. Lincoln-Way East (1) (5-0) 136 2 3. York (5-0) 120 3 4. Barrington (5-0) 97 4 5. Maine…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Hannibal, South Shelby hold strong, Monroe City drops out of poll

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 26, 2023
The Hannibal football team takes the field before its game against Fulton on Sept. 16 at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. | Mathew Kirby photo

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley,…

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Illinois state football rankings: QHS, Central each rise one spot in respective classes

By Muddy River Sports | September 20, 2023
Quincy High School junior wide receiver Tykell Hammers and the Blue Devils moved up to No. 8 in the Class 7A state poll this week. | Matt Schuckman photo

CHICAGO — Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (8) (4-0) 125 2 2. Lincoln-Way East (5) (4-0) 122 1 3. York (4-0) 104 3 4. Barrington (4-0) 81 5 5. Maine…

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Missouri state football rankings: South Shelby moves to No. 7 in Class 2, Hannibal holds steady

By Muddy River Sports | September 19, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley,…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Camp Point Central, QHS hold strong in respective classes

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 14, 2023
The Camp Point Central football team continues to hold the No. 4 spot in the Class 1A state poll heading into Week 4. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

CHICAGO — Here are the Illinois Associated Press state football rankings, as voted on by a panel of sportswriters and sportscasters from across the state: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Lincoln-Way East (8) (3-0) 125 1 2. Loyola (5) (3-0) 122 2 3. York (3-0) 103 3 4. Maine South (2-1) 83 4…

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Missouri state football rankings: Monroe City, South Shelby in Class 2 poll ahead of showdown

By Muddy River Sports | September 12, 2023
The Monroe City football team is 3-0 and ranked fourth in Class 2 ahead of Friday's showdown in Shelbina, Mo., with 10th-ranked South Shelby. | Photo courtesy Paul R. Evans

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Here are the Missouri statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Quincy cracks Class 7A top 10 heading into Western Big 6 play

By Muddy River Sports | September 7, 2023
The Quincy High School football team's 2-0 start has earned the Blue Devils a spot in this week's Class 7A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters. Class 8ASchool W-L Pts Prv 1. Lincoln-Way East (9) (2-0) 117 12. Loyola (3) (2-0) 111 23. York (2-0) 96 34. Maine South (1-1) 62 55. Barrington (2-0) 60 T76. Glenbard West (1-1)…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Monroe City, South Shelby and Hannibal stay in state polls

By Muddy River Sports | September 5, 2023
Hannibal's Waylon Anders kicks an extra point during last Friday's 42-21 victory over Jefferson City at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. The Pirates moved up one spot to No. 6 in this week's Class 4 state poll. | Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 9-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B.…

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Illinois prep football rankings: QHS on verge of cracking top 10 in Class 7A

By Muddy River Sports | August 31, 2023
The seniors on the Quincy High School football team lead the Blue Devils out of the locker room prior to last Friday's game against Quincy Notre Dame at Flinn Stadium. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8ASchool W-L Pts Prv 1. Lincoln-Way East (7) (1-0) 97 12. Loyola (3) (1-0) 93 23. York (1-0) 79 34. Glenbard West (1-0) 58 75. Maine South (0-1) 42 46. Naperville North…

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Illinois prep football polls: Central opens at No. 2 in Class 1A, QHS and QND both receiving votes

By Muddy River Sports | August 23, 2023
Camp Point Central football coach Brad Dixon will lead the Panthers into the 2023 season with a No. 2 ranking in Class 1A. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters and released Wednesday: Class 8A School Pts  1. Lincoln-Way East (8) 116  2. Loyola (4) 111  3. York 78   4. Maine South 73   5. Gurnee Warren 60   6. Palatine 53…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: Four area teams sit in top five in final regular-season poll

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 9, 2023
Brown County coach Dave Phelps and the Hornets check in at No. 3 in the final Class 1A regular-season state poll. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

Here are the girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Fremd (4) 27-2 65 1 2. Bolingbrook (1) 24-3 62 2 3. Alton (1) 27-1 56 4 4. Geneva (1) 24-3 55 3 5. Kenwood 25-4 39 5 6. O’Fallon 27-4 33…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Quincy slips to No. 10, Camp Point Central rises to No. 7

By Muddy River Sports | February 9, 2023
The Central boys basketball team moved up two spots to No. 7 in this week's Class 1A state poll. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

Here are the boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Lisle (Benet Academy) (12) 26-1 120 1 2. Moline 25-3 106 2 3. Joliet West 23-5 94 3 4. Kenwood 22-5 85 4 5. Hinsdale Central 25-3 57 7 6. Brother Rice…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Quincy sits No. 8 in Class 4A ahead of showdown with Moline

By Muddy River Sports | February 2, 2023
Tyler Sprick and the Quincy High School boys basketball team is ranked No. 8 in Class 4A and will face No. 2 Moline on Friday night in Western Big 6 Conference play at Blue Devil Gym. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the Illinois boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points and previous ranking. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Lisle (Benet Academy) (11) 24-1 110 1 2. Moline 22-3 97 2 3. Joliet West 20-5 83 3 4. Kenwood 19-5 74 4 5. Brother Rice 23-3 64 6…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND, CSE, Brown County, Unity all remain in polls

By Muddy River Sports | February 2, 2023
Central-Southeastern's Lauren Miller and the Panthers have moved to No. 6 in the Class 2A state poll. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

Here are the Illinois girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points and previous ranking. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Fremd (3) 24-2 55 2 2. Bolingbrook (2) 22-3 51 4 3. Geneva (1) 21-3 50 3 4. Alton 25-1 48 1 5. Kenwood 23-4 33 8 6. O’Fallon…

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Illinois boys state basketball rankings: Quincy holds at No. 8 in C lass 4A

By Muddy River Sports | January 26, 2023
The Quincy High School boys basketball team is ranked No. 8 in the latest Associated Press Class 4A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points and previous ranking. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Lisle (Benet Academy) (12) 22-1 120 3 2. Moline 20-3 94 4 3. Joliet West 18-5 84 T8 4. Kenwood 17-5 83 1 5. Whitney Young 18-5 79 2 6.…

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Illinois girls state basketball rankings: Brown County, Unity sit back-to-back at Nos. 4 and 5

By Muddy River Sports | January 26, 2023
Brown County coach David Phelps has guided the Hornets to the No. 4 spot in this week's Associated Press Class 1A state poll. | Photo courtesy Mike Pritchard

Here are the girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record, total points and previous ranking. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Alton (7) 24-0 79 2 2. Fremd 22-2 69 3 3. Geneva (1) 19-3 59 4 4. Bolingbrook 21-3 58 1 5. Normal Community 23-2 37 6 6. Whitney Young…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND stays atop Class 2A, Unity and Brown County in top five

By Muddy River Sports | January 12, 2023
Senior guard Blair Eftink and the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team continue to be the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the Illinois girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points: Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Geneva (5) 14-2 72 2 2. Fremd (2) 17-1 67 1 3. Bolingbrook (1) 14-1 62 4 4. Alton 17-0 61 6 5. Normal Community 18-0 38 5 6. Maine South…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: QHS hangs at No. 10, Southeastern and Central remain in Class 1A poll

By Muddy River Sports | January 12, 2023
Southeastern coach Brett Ufkes and the Suns are sixth in the latest Class 1A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the Illinois boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points: Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Kenwood (8) 14-2 116 2 2. Whitney Young (4) 14-4 110 1 3. Lisle (Benet Academy) 18-1 93 3 4. Moline 15-2 83 5 5. Joliet West 15-4 67 6 6.…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Central moves into Class 1A poll, QHS sits No. 10 in Class 4A

By Muddy River Sports | January 5, 2023
The Central boys basketball team's third-place finish at the Macomb-Western Holiday Tournament helped them move into the Class 1A state poll at No. 6 this week. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the boys prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Whitney Young (14) 12-4 140 4 2. Kenwood (1) 12-2 134 1 3. Lisle (Benet Academy) 16-1 110 8 4. Rolling Meadows 16-1 103 6 5. Moline 12-2 90 2 6. Joliet…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: Unity climbs to No. 2 in Class 1A, QND stays atop Class 2A poll

By Muddy River Sports | January 5, 2023
Ashlynn Arnsman, center, and the Unity girls basketball team are ranked No. 2 in the Class 1A state poll, which was released Wednesday. | Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the girls prep basketball polls with rank, team, first-place votes, record and total points. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Fremd (1) 15-1 91 3 2. Geneva (5) 12-2 89 10 3. Hersey 15-3 78 1 4. Bolingbrook (2) 13-1 77 4 5. Normal Community (2) 16-0 54 8 6. Alton (1)…

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Southeastern sits No. 1 in initial Class 1A state poll, Quincy High School is No. 8 in Class 4A

By Muddy River Sports | December 1, 2022
Southeastern coach Brett Ufkes has the Suns off to a 5-0 start and ranked No. 1 in the initial Class 1A state poll. | Photo courtesy Steve Davis

QUINCY — Having the best small-school player in the state leading the charge has put the Southeastern boys basketball team in the crosshairs. Having an abundance of talented underclassmen has done the same for Quincy High School. The initial Associated Press state basketball rankings prove that. The Suns checked in at No. 1 in Class…

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Defending state champion QND opens as No. 1 team in Class 2A, Unity starts No. 3 in Class 1A

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | December 1, 2022
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team opens the 2022-23 season ranked No. 1 in the initial Class 2A state poll. | Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The initial Associated Press state basketball rankings set up an intriguing showdown in just two days. The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team — the defending Class 2A state champion — opens the season as the No. 1-ranked team in the state. The Raiders are 5-0 going into Thursday’s game at West Hancock…

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Missouri prep football state rankings: Monroe City sits atop Class 1, Hannibal at

By Muddy River Sports | October 13, 2022

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; JC Reeves, Southeast…

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Missouri state football rankings: Monroe City tied for first in Class 1, Bowling Green climbing in Class 2

By Muddy River Sports | September 7, 2022

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 11-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Joe Andrews, Warrensburg Star Journal; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley, KRES…

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Missouri state football rankings: Monroe City sits at No. 2 in Class 1, Hannibal at No. 10 in Class 4

By Muddy River Sports | September 1, 2022

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cole Young, PrepsKC; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Tommy Rezac, KFEQ St. Joseph; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio;…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Liberty stays in middle of Class 1A’s top 10, QHS still receiving votes

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 9, 2022
Liberty coach Greg Altmix, right, and the Eagles are the area's only team ranked in the Illinois boys basketball state polls. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — The Moline boys basketball team’s victory over Quincy High School last Friday night at Wharton Field House vaulted the Maroons into the Class 4A state rankings, while the Blue Devils remain among the others receiving votes. Liberty is still the only area team ranked, although the Eagles dropped one spot to No. 5…

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Illinois girls basketball state rankings: QND heads into postseason No. 1 in Class 2A

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | February 9, 2022
Quincy Notre Dame guard Blair Eftink, left, and the Raiders will head into the postseason as the No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — In the final state rankings before the Illinois girls basketball postseason begins, not much changed for the area teams. Quincy Notre Dame remains ranked No. 1 in Class 2A and Illini West is No. 3, although the Chargers are now tied with Pana, which is enjoying a 29-1 season and has not lost…

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Illinois boys state basketball polls: Liberty receives first-place vote in Class 1A

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 26, 2022
The Liberty boys basketball team remains the only area school ranked in the state polls, which were released Wednesday. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — Respect is growing for the Liberty boys basketball team. The Eagles remained No. 5 in the Class 1A state poll released Wednesday, but they received a first-place vote as the top of the Class 1A poll remains stacked. Four teams received first-place votes with No. 2 Yorkville Christian receiving the most with seven.…

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Illinois girls state basketball polls: Quincy Notre Dame moves to No. 1 in Class 2A

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 26, 2022
The Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team is the new No. 1-ranked team in Class 2A, the first time the Raiders have been No. 1 in the state since the 2012 season. Matt Schuckman photo

QUINCY — For the first time since 2012, when the Quincy Notre Dame girls basketball team won the second of its three straight state championships, the Raiders are the No. 1-ranked team in the state. QND and Winnebago switched spots atop the Class 2A state poll after the Raiders beat third-ranked Illini West on the…

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Illinois boys basketball state rankings: Liberty is lone area team in top 10

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | January 6, 2022
Logan Robbins and the Liberty boys basketball team are ranked seventh in the first Class 1A state poll of 2022. Matt Schuckman photo

Here are the state rankings of Illinois high school boys basketball teams in each class for Jan. 5, 2022, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters. Class 4A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Glen Ellyn Glenbard West (10) 14-0 100 1 2. Chicago Kenwood 12-2 87 3 3. Glenview Glenbrook South 13-1 72 T4…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Hannibal stays No. 3, Monroe City holds at No. 6

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 20, 2021

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cody Thorn, The Examiner; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Brandon Zenner, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; Matt King,…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates continue holding steady at No. 3

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 13, 2021

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cody Thorn, The Examiner; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Brandon Zenner, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; Matt King,…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates climb to No. 3, Panthers fall to No. 7

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | October 6, 2021
Hannibal running back Tyler Hardy breaks through the Kirksville defense for a long touchdown run during last Friday's game at Porter Stadium. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cody Thorn, The Examiner; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Brandon Zenner, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; Matt King,…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Pirates, Panthers continue to hold firm near top

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 22, 2021
Hannibal’s Trenton Cowden, left, tackles Fulton’s Tyeion Logan for a loss during last Friday's game at Porter Stadium in Hannibal, Mo. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cody Thorn, The Examiner; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Brandon Zenner, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; Matt King,…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Hornets firmly at No. 2 in Class 1A, Raiders remain No. 5 in Class 4A

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 22, 2021
The Brown County football team is ranked No. 2 in Class 1A, while Central is tied for fifth following the Hornets' 22-20 victory over the Panthers last Friday night. Photo courtesy Scott Bemis

Here are the state rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class heading into Week 5, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Loyola (9) (4-0) 90 1 2. Naperville Central (3-1) 69 3 3. Naperville Neuqua Valley (4-0) 62 5 4. Chicago Marist (3-1)…

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Missouri prep football rankings: Hannibal, Monroe City hold steady near top

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 14, 2021
Tyler Hardy and the Hannibal football team remain No. 4 in the Class 4 state football poll with a 3-0 record. Photo courtesy Mathew Kirby

Statewide high school football rankings, as compiled by a 10-member panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. First-place votes in parenthesis. Panel is made up of Dion Clisso, PrepsKC; Cody Thorn, The Examiner; Dave Kvidahl, STLHighschoolsports.com; Tom Rackers, Jefferson City News-Tribune; Chris Parker, Ozone Sports; Brandon Zenner, The St. Joseph News-Press; J.B. Connoley, KRES radio; Matt King,…

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Illinois prep football rankings: Brown County, Central both rise in Class 1A

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | September 14, 2021
After beating Triopia 14-9 last Friday, Cole Behymer, left, and the Brown County football team moved up to a tie for No. 2 in the Class 1A state rankings. Photo courtesy Scott Bemis

Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: Class 8A School W-L Pts Prv 1. Maine South (8) (3-0) 107 2 2. Chicago (Marist) (1) (3-0) 96 3 3. Naperville Central (2) (2-1) 74 1 4. Gurnee Warren (2-1) 73 4…

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