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Chicago Tribune Highlights 8-Man Football
The Chicago Tribune visited Alden-Hebron this season to highlight their Homecoming football game against Rockford Christian Life and their transition to 8-Man Football. “It’s a different football game, but it’s still a football game,” said Linda Glenn, who watched the...
Committed Schools For the 2019 Season
Alden-Hebron
Christian Life
Judah Christian
Milford-Cissna Park
Lake Forest Academy
Jacksonville ISD
River Ridge High School
Polo High School
Over a dozen Illinois schools have expressed interest in playing 8-Man football in the near future! If you have thought about it, or know that you are committing in a certain year, please reach out to let us know. 8-Man football is growing in America and it is saving programs across the country. It is now time for Illinois to enjoy the same benefits that the 8-Man game provides.
“Playing 8-man football has allowed us to keep our strong football tradition alive. It gives our kids a chance to play in a competitive situation, and affords us the opportunity to develop our younger players in a safer environment. It has been a great move for our school and I believe it will be a great move for many small schools that want to continue to provide the great sport of football.”
– John Lalor: Head Coach – Alden-Hebron HS
“With a school of just over 100 students, we know that numbers will be tough, and I don’t want to throw freshmen and small sophomores to the wolves. We just want our kids to get to experience Friday Night Lights. Doesn’t every school in America have the right to enjoy that?”
– Nate Albaugh: Head Coach – Judah Christian Champaign
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