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Illini Bluffs and Washington advance in 2026 IHSA soccer sectionals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 2:49 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Illini Bluffs and Washington advance in 2026 IHSA soccer sectionals

Summary

Illini Bluffs and Washington advanced in the 2026 IHSA boys soccer playoffs with sectional semifinal wins on October 27. Illini Bluffs won its Class 1A match against Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 1-0, aided by a goal from Will Emhoff. Washington secured a 2-0 victory over Bradley-Bourbonnais in its Class 2A semifinal, with Jacob Clift scoring both goals. The two teams will compete in sectional title games on October 30 and October 31, respectively, aiming for a place in the Super-Sectionals.

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By the Numbers

•Illini Bluffs faces Rock Island Alleman in Class 1A final on October 31
•Washington plays Normal U-High in Class 2A final on October 30
•Will Emhoff scored the only goal for Illini Bluffs
•Jacob Clift scored two goals for Washington against Bradley-Bourbonnais
•Teams advanced from sectional semifinals held October 27

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2:49 AMYahoo Sports — What's next for the two Peoria-area boys soccer teams in the 2026 IHSA sectional finals

What they're saying

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Illini Bluffs and Washington won their 2026 IHSA boys soccer sectional semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Dunlap and Peoria Notre Dame play its sectional semifinals tomorrow.
— Yahoo Sports

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