A lot of the discussion in Class 1A often centers around two conferences, the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and the Western Illinois Valley Conference – and rightfully so.

And while there are just two NUIC teams left in the Class 1A field as there was a interconference attack made by Lena-Winslow and Stockton as they both ousted fellow NUIC, there are a whopping five WIVC teams still alive in the southern portion of the bracket.

First round predictions: 12-4

Second-round matchups

Stockton vs. Heyworth: Stockton tossed its third shutout of the season in the opening round, defeating Galena for the second time this season. Stockton still has only been pushed one time this season, an 18-14 win over Durand-Pecatonica in Week 8. Heyworth has competed well in the Heart of Central Illin

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