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Villa Grove and Heritage to revive football co-op for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:39 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Villa Grove and Heritage to revive football co-op for upcoming season

Summary

Villa Grove and Heritage will renew their football cooperation for the upcoming season, seven years after it ended. The team will be known as Villa Grove Heritage, a name used during their previous partnership from 2013 to 2019. Previously, Heritage has not had a team since the co-op was dissolved, while Villa Grove has made several playoff appearances in recent years. Head coach Heath Wilson expressed excitement about providing Heritage athletes with a platform to showcase their talents. The season opener is scheduled for August 21 against Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond.

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Key Details

•Villa Grove Heritage returns as a co-op for the 2026 season.
•Heritage has not fielded a team since the co-op ended in 2019.
•Villa Grove has experienced multiple playoff appearances in recent years.
•Head coach Heath Wilson looks forward to showcasing Heritage's talent.
•The season opener is on August 21 against Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond.

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3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Villa Grove, Heritage to renew football co-op

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VILLA GROVE, Ill. (WCIA) — Seven years after dissolving a football co-op, Villa Grove and Heritage are teaming up again. The Blue Devils will play this season as Villa Grove Heritage, returning to the name used for the co-op from 2013-19. Heritage has not fielded a team since the co-op ended, while Villa Grove has […]
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