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We have 22 schools committed for the 2020 season.
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Another commitment to
@Illinois8Man
. We would like to welcome
@PawneeHigh
to 8-man football.
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Here is the official 2019 I8FA playoff bracket.
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Someone is taking this home tonight!!
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Big things happening with Illinois 8-Man Football. Another school making the switch to 8-Man Football. We would like to welcome Metro-East Lutheran to
@Illinois8Man
.
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Another big announcement for the I8FA... We would like to welcome Flanagan-Cornell-Woodland to
@Illinois8Man
.
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The state championship is finally here. Kickoff is at 7:00 at Monmouth College.
@mcpfootball09
vs
@MarcoAthletics
. Time to find out who the best
@Illinois8Man
team is. Safe travels to everyone.
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Here is the updated bracket after round 1.
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Big news for the I8FA...Please welcome Cuba (North Fulton) to the I8FA. Congrats on making the switch to 8-man football.
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Here is the updated bracket. Good luck to all of the teams this weekend.
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Please welcome Bunker Hill High School to the
@Illinois8Man
. The league has grown to 15 teams.
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Congratulations to
@MarcoAthletics
. They are headed to the
@Illinois8Man
state championship. They defeated River Ridge 64-20.
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The first ever Illinois 8-Man football playoff bracket has been released.
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Congratulations to
@mcpfootball09
They are headed to the
@Illinois8Man
state championship. They defeated FCW 62-12.
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We are excited to announce that the 2018 I8FA Championship will be played on Friday night, November 9th at April Zorn Memorial Stadium at Monmouth College in Monmouth, IL.
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Judah Christian’s first year of football is underway!
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The playoff pairings show is this Saturday (10/26) at 7:00 on the I8FA YouTube channel.
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Congratulations to
@mcpfootball09
. They are headed to the state championship game next Friday.
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Here is a video of the first ever I8FA State Championship 2018 with some play by play announcing. I hope you enjoy it.
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Look an 8-man football player made the
@ngpreps
All-State Special Mention 100. Congrats to
@mcpfootball09
football player Kennedy Kunsch (running back).
Our 83rd All-State football team includes athletes from
@SagesFootball
,
@GcmsFalcon
,
@STMfball
,
@Tuscolafootball
,
@BHRABlueDevils
,
@mcpfootball09
,
@FootballMaroons
,
@OakHS76
,
@AOHSBOMBERS
,
@FisherBunnies
and
@stormfootball17
#NGMedia
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MCP wins it all with a final score of 66-14. Congrats to the champs!
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A look at how 8-man football is keeping traditions alive.
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By reducing the number of players on the field, 8-man football makes it easier for these schools to field a competitive team and provide opportunities for students to participate in the sport.
#I8FA
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Playing 8-man football in high school can potentially make you more recruitable to colleges.
#I8FA
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MCP cheerleaders are pumped. 8-6 MCP leads in the first quarter
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Our YouTube channel has begun. More videos to coming soon. 2018 I8FA Title Game: Clint Schwartz Interview via
@YouTube
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If you excel in 8-man football, it may demonstrate to coaches that you have a strong work ethic & a willingness to adapt to different situations. This can be attractive to coaches who are looking for versatile players who can succeed in a variety of different environments.
#I8FA
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Before dropping your varsity football program
@LHSppanthers
@PriddleTom
please consider this formal invitation from the I8FA to join the south region, effective immediately, along with Judah Christian and Milford Cissna Park.
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One of the main advantages of 8-man football is that it allows small schools and communities to field a football team. In rural areas, for example, many schools struggle to find enough players to field a full 11-man team.
#I8FA
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The future of American football will depend on a variety of factors, including changes in the game itself, advances in technology and safety equipment, and shifts in cultural attitudes. With that in mind, 8-man football will continue to grow in popularity.
#I8FA
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Good luck to the teams competing in the first ever Illinois 8-man football playoffs this weekend. Christian Life plays at
@mcpfootball09
tonight 11/2 at 7:00.
@JudahFootball
plays at
@AldenHebronSD19
tomorrow 11/3 at 1:00.
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According to data from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), in the 2019-2020 school year, a total of 822 schools across 21 states offered 8-man football as a sport. And this number is growing!
#I8FA
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Our first commitment for the 2020 season.
Peoria Heights School board officially approved 8-man football for the 2020 season on Wednesday night, per athletic director Matt King. More to come later on .
#pjspreps
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Mike Gross, representing
@Illinois8Man
, speaking about 8 man offense at the
@IHSFCA1
coaches clinic. Great job coach.
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In 8-man football, players may have to play both offense and defense, and even special teams, which can help them develop a more well-rounded set of skills.
#I8FA
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@mcpfootball09
defeats LFA 60-38 to start their 8 man journey. 8 man football is alive and well in Illinois.
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The playoff brackets have been updated. Good luck this week to
@mcpfootball09
and
@AldenHebronSD19
as they prepare for the first ever
@Illinois8Man
State Championship Game.
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Another example of 8-man football giving kids an opportunity to play and for a school to have its own program.
8-man football is coming to
@topperathletics
, athletic director Phil Sexton announces. Team will get rolling for the 2019 season, with Schlarman splitting from its 11-man cooperative with
@JerkerAthletics
and
@aths_225
#NGMedia
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Congrats Bearcats!
Had so much fun watching
@mcpfootball09
make history tonight. You guys deserve everything that you have achieved. Thanks for letting me join along on your run.
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Another advantage of 8-man football is that it can be a faster-paced and more exciting game. With fewer players on the field, there is more open space, which can lead to more big plays and exciting scoring opportunities.
#I8FA
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River Ridge is officially joining us next year in the I8FA.
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Please give
@Cover8F
a follow. They will be covering all things about
@Illinois8Man
. You can also find them in Instagram
@Cover8_IL
. They will be posting a preseason top 10 this week.
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It is true that many people believe that 8-man football produces more versatile players. The main reason for this is that 8-man football requires players to play multiple positions due to the smaller size of the team.
#I8FA
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Bill Shepard, representing
@Illinois8Man
, speaking about 8 man defense at the
@IHSFCA1
coaches clinic. Great job coach.
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8-man football can be safer than the traditional 11-man game. With fewer players on the field, there is less congestion and a lower risk of collisions. This can reduce the risk of injury, particularly for younger or less experienced players who may be more vulnerable to injury.
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Alden-Hebron knocks off Judah Christian 50-28 in the I8FA opener. Great job to all!
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Congratulations to
@AldenHebronSD19
. They are headed to the state championship game next Friday.
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@JeffSupernaw
@coachblosser
@coachgoodknight
@MiersMatt
@GlazierClinics
There are currently 6 teams officially in the Illinois 8man associations. So far, one more has committed for the 2019 season.
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The game is also more dynamic, with players playing multiple positions and having to be versatile and adaptable on the field.
#I8FA
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Milford-Cissna Park has made the commitment to play 8-Man football.
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Polo High School has made the commitment to play 8-man football starting in 2019.
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Check out our website . There is information about scheduling, playoffs and much more. You can also see all of the teams that have made the commitment to playing 8-Man football in Illinois.
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Christian Life falls to North Shelby (MO) 36-0.
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