( 25News Now ) - It’s been a long wait, but High School Football is officially back all across Central Illinois!

In the Mid-Illini, Morton wins a 28-27 thriller over Mahomet on home turf. Metamora takes down Sterling 36-14, Dunlap shuts out Galesburg 44-0, and East Peoria goes on the road and wins 47-13 over Springfield Southeast.

In the Big 12, Normal Community opened their title defense with a 40-6 win over Peoria Richwoods. Normal West outlasted Peoria Notre Dame 34-14, while Peoria High shut out Centennial 42-0. Bloomington dominated Danville 40-7.

Normal U-High opens their 2025 campaign with a big win over Peoria Manual.

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