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10,000 schools & counting: The Unified Movement

By Paul Katula • Mar 22, 2026
We track the explosive rise of Unified Sports as more high schools adopt the inclusive model of state-level competition.

Curiosity to the capital: Colorado’s poetry champ

By Paul Katula • Mar 20, 2026
DB Henderson’s "curiosity" led to a historic state win and a ticket to the 2026 national Poetry Out Loud finals.

4 classes, 4 blowouts: IHSA girls’ b-ball finals

By Paul Katula • Mar 11, 2026
From Nazareth’s defensive masterclass to Dee-Mack’s third-quarter surge, we wrap up the action from the state finals in Normal.

Decoding the IHSA’s new ‘Super Team’ rule

By Paul Katula • Mar 5, 2026
We break down the 3,500-student enrollment cap that is set to end championship eligibility for major co-ops across Illinois.

Herrin students take summer learning on the road

By Paul Katula • Aug 28, 2025
From Anaheim to Puerto Rico, FBLA competitors and Spanish travelers turned summer break into a season of discovery and achievement.

Illinois IHSA football state title, Class 8A

By Paul Katula • Nov 1, 2024
With our machine learning model, we look at the teams competing for the state title in Illinois high school football in Class 8A.

Illinois IHSA football state title, Class 7A

By Paul Katula • Nov 1, 2024
With our machine learning model, we look at the teams competing for the state title in Illinois high school football in Class 7A.

Illinois IHSA football state title, Class 6A

By Paul Katula • Nov 1, 2024
With our machine learning model, we look at the teams competing for the state title in Illinois high school football in Class 6A.

Illinois IHSA football state title, Class 5A

By Paul Katula • Nov 1, 2024
With our machine learning model, we look at the teams competing for the state title in Illinois high school football in Class 5A.

Illinois IHSA football state title, Class 4A

By Paul Katula • Nov 1, 2024
With our machine learning model, we look at the teams competing for the state title in Illinois high school football in Class 4A.

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