The Roundup, Oct. 9, 2026: Morton, EPG win battles of conference unbeatens, Princeville, Washington take step toward playoffs
Week 8 of the high school football season didn’t bring many close games, but it did bring clarity on conference races and the playoff picture.
Morton ran away from Pekin to become the lone Mid-Illini team with a perfect conference record so far while Dunlap moved into a tie for second in the conference after a big win over Limestone. Normal West, Peoria High, Normal Community and Peoria Notre Dame all won Big 12 blowouts while El Paso-Gridley clinched the Heart of Central Illinois Large Conference title.
Princeville and Washington won key games for their playoff hopes, Heyworth stayed unbeaten and Bloomington Central Catholic and Bloomington had their games come down to the final play.
Other action around the area included the first day of the IHSA State tournaments in boys and girls golf, plus volleyball and boys soccer.
Check out all the scores, recaps and top performers from the night in The Roundup!
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