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Illinois high school cancels varsity football season weeks before kickoff
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Eisenhower High School (Decatur, Illinois) is cancelling its 2026 high school varsity football season, just two weeks ahead of the season opener.
Week 1 of the 2026 Illinois High School football season is scheduled to open on Aug. 20. While Eisenhower will not play a varsity schedule, it will continue to field a junior varsity team.
The school announced the cancellation of the season in a Facebook post on Monday, Aug. 11.
“Eisenhower High School Announces 2026 Football Program Update:
“Decatur Public Schools #61 announces that Eisenhower High School will not field a varsity football team for the 2026 season due to low participation numbers and a concern for student safety.
“The school’s junior varsity football program will continue as scheduled, providing student-athletes with the opportunity to participate and develop within the program.
“The school has notified the Illinois High School Association, scheduled opponents, student-athletes, families, and coaching staff of this decision.”
The Panthers finished the 2025 season with a 1-8 record, which included a 27-21 win over Lanphier in week eight. It was the fifth straight season with a 1-8 record for the program, which follows up a pair of 0-9 seasons the two years prior.
Eisenhower’s opponents for the 2026 season included: MacArthur, Lincoln, Southeast, Lanphier, Mascoutah, Mt. Zion, Rochester, U-High and Glenwood.
According to IHSA Associate Executive Director Matt Troha, Eisenhower’s opponents will have two options:
- Accept a forfeit win and not play a Varsity game that week
- Schedule a different opponent and take the result of what happens on the field vs. the new opponent
“In most cases, it is too late, but there are a few teams out there that only have eight games on the schedule, so it’s possible that a few add games, but unlikely they all do,” Troha said via email to USA TODAY Sports.
“In recent years, we have also had some teams choose to double-up and play a conference team twice. So, they could choose to do that within their league as well.”
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sept. 7, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Sept. 7 drawing
15-19-28-39-56, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 3
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick-3 numbers from Sept. 7 drawing
Midday: 4-5-5, Fireball: 0
Evening: 2-4-2, Fireball: 8
Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick-4 numbers from Sept. 7 drawing
Midday: 1-7-0-3, Fireball: 7
Evening: 2-7-4-0, Fireball: 3
Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning LuckyDay Lotto numbers from Sept. 7 drawing
Midday: 07-11-31-38-42
Evening: 13-14-19-27-37
Check LuckyDay Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto numbers from Sept. 7 drawing
02-11-14-20-24-35, Extra Shot: 03
Check Lotto payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize
- Prizes up to $600: Claim at an Illinois Lottery retailer, a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim. By mail, send the required documentation to: Illinois Lottery Claims Department, P.O. Box 19080, Springfield, IL.
- Prizes from $601 to $10,000: Claim at a Claim Center, by mail, or via an e-Claim.
- Prizes over $10,000: Claim at a Claim Center or by mail.
- Appointments Required: Schedule an appointment for in-person claims.
- Documentation: Bring a photo ID and Social Security number proof.
When are the Illinois Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Lucky Day Lotto (Day): 12:40 p.m. CT daily.
- Lucky Day Lotto (Evening): 9:22 p.m. CT daily.
- Lotto: 9:22 p.m. CT on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- Pick 3 (Day): 12:40 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 3 (Evening): 9:22 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Day): 12:40 p.m. CT daily.
- Pick 4 (Evening): 9:22 p.m. CT daily.
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