Illinois High School Basketball 2020-21 Season Start Tracker
Last updated: Monday, November 11 at 3:12 p.m.
November 11 updated schools: Beecher, Central (Clifton), Charleston, Donovan, Effingham, Gardner-South Wilmington, Grace Christian Academy, Grant Park, Illinois Lutheran), Lincoln, Mahomet-Seymour, Manteno, Mattoon, Monmouth-Roseville, Mt. Zion, St. Anne, Taylorville, Tri-Point, Uni High (Urbana), Urbana.
November 10 updated schools: Bloomington, Brown County, Chicago Christian, Georgetown Ridge Farm, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley, Henry, Hoopeston, Mendota, Northridge Prep, Rantoul, Salt Fork.
The status of the 2020-21 basketball season in Illinois is uncertain at this point, despite the November 16 scheduled start date for practices set by the IHSA.
On October 27, governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health put the basketball season on hold and moved it from a medium- to high-risk sport. This came following an increase in COVID-19 cases in Illinois and surrounding states. They weren’t in communication with the IHSA until 15 minutes prior to the announcement. In response, the IHSA said that schools could, in fact, start their basketball seasons on schedule (and here are its new guidelines). Pritzker responded to that announcement by clarifying his previous statements, saying that basketball was moved to spring.
That has set up a period of scrambling by teams, athletic departments, school boards and other governing bodies around the state. Which governing body do they follow? What are the liabilities playing despite the governor’s orders?
Many schools are having board meetings in the near future to make these decisions after getting both the IDPH and IHSA guidelines. Until then, or perhaps even still afterwards, there will be uncertainty around a winter season. As of November 2, 62 percent of nearly 400 surveyed athletic directors said they were unsure if their school would play basketball this winter.
This Illinois winter 2020-21 high school basketball season tracker is intended to be a living document to help players, parents, coaches, athletic directors and others around the state stay up to date on who is playing and who isn’t. I will update as often as I can when new information comes my way (Tips: rudnik.jakub@gmail.com or on Twitter @jakubrudnik).
Due to the the speed of news and the difficulty of managing so much information from so many sources, I’ve provided citations and notes wherever possible.
Illinois Schools Planning to Play Winter Basketball
| School | Conference | Class | Boys/Girls | Source/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Christian | Metro Suburban | 2A | Both | Per emailed statement from athletic director Mark Zylstra to Illinois-Basketball.com, Chicago Christian is proceeding with winter basketball for boys and girls. |
| Lena-Winslow | Northwest Upstate Illini | 1A | Both | Approved by school board, according to boys team Twitter account. (Twitter) |
| Lewiston | Prairieland | 1A | Both | Journal-Star story |
| Morton High School | Mid-Illini | 3A | Both | Pending school board vote on Nov. 17 (Steve Stein, Twitter) |
| Northridge Prep | Independent School League | 2A | Boys | Following IHSA guidelines, per message from AD and head coach Will Rey to Illinois-Basketball.com: practice starts Nov. 16, competition Nov. 30. “We are looking to schedule games in our region (Suburban Cook).” |
| Parkview Christian | Northeastern Athletic | 1A | Both | Parkview AD Don Davidson: “Our conference has decided to follow the IHSA’s decision and not Pritzker’s illegal mandates.” (Joshua Welge, Kendall County Now) |
| Peoria Christian | 1A | Both | Athletic director announcement (Twitter) | |
| Sherrard | Three Rivers Athletic | 2A | Both | School board approved 4-3 (James Taylor, Twitter) |
| Yorkville Christian | 1A | Both | “Yorkville Christian confirms that they will be playing basketball in the winter, but not confirmed where yet.” (Joshua Welge, Kendall County Now) |
Illinois Schools Not Planning to Play or Delaying Winter Basketball
| School | Conference | Class | Boys/Girls | Source/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All 104 CPS Schools | Chicago Public | Various | Both | Season postponed (Sun-Times) |
| Addison Trail | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Andrew | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Argenta-Oreana | Lincoln-Prairie | 1A | Both | BOE voted not play on Nov. 9. (Colin Likas, Twitter) |
| Auburn | NIC-10 | 2A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Aurora Central | Metro Suburban | 2A | Both | Diocese of Rockford opted not to play winter basketball. (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Beecher | River Valley | 2A | Both | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) |
| Belvidere | NIC-10 | 3A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Belvidere North | NIC-10 | 3A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Bloomington Central Catholic | Illini Prairie | 2A | Both | Follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria letter (Pantagraph) |
| Bloomington | Big Twelve | 3A | Both | AD Tony Bauman said, “there was too much risk associated with the lack of insurance to provide any kind of coverage.” (Jim Benson, The Pantagraph) |
| Bolingbrook | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Bradley-Bourbonnais | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Carmel Catholic | East Suburban Catholic | 3A | Both | Opts out of season as presently constructed. (Jon Kerr, Twitter) |
| Central (Clifton) | Sangamon Valley | 2A | Both | School will only hold non-contact workouts on Nov. 16. (Twitter, News release) |
| Champaign-St. Thomas More | Illini Prairie | 1A | Both | Follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria letter (PJ Star) |
| Charleston | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Danville-Schlarman Academy | Vermillion Valley | 1A | Both | Follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria letter (PJ Star) |
| Donovan | River Valley | 1A | Both | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) |
| Downers Grove North | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Downers Grove South | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Eisenhower (Decatur) | Central State Eight | 3A | Both | No extracurriculars while virtual learning, currently through Jan. 4. (Herald-Review) |
| Eisenhower (Blue Island) | South Suburban | 4A | Both | Start date delayed for District 218 schools. More information expected Nov. 9. |
| Effingham | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Elgin St. Edward | Metro Suburban | 2A | Both | Diocese of Rockford opted not to play winter basketball. (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Farmington | Prairieland | 2A | Both | School board votes 7-0 to start practice on November 16 but no competition. (Jim Mattson, Twitter) |
| Freeport | NIC-10 | 3a | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Freeport Aquin | Northwest Upstate Illini | 1A | Both | Diocese of Rockford opted not to play winter basketball. (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Galesburg | Western Big 6 | 3A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Gardner-South Wilmington | River Valley | 1A | Both | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) |
| Geneseo | Western Big 6 | 3A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Georgetown Ridge Farm | Vermillion Valley | 2A | Both | Teams will start workouts on Nov. 16 but not play games, says AD Kevin Thomas. (Colin Likas, Twitter) |
| Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley | Heart of Illinois | 2A | Both | Superintendent Jeremy Darnell announced the school will follow IDPH and not play winter sports. |
| Glenbard West | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Grace Christian Academy | River Valley | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) | ||
| Grant Park | River Valley | 1A | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) | |
| Guilford (Rockford) | NIC-10 | 4A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Harlem (Machesney Park) | NIC-10 | 4A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Henry | Tri-County | 1A | Both | Moving forward with practice but not games. Final decision to come on Nov. 18. (Kevin Chlum, Twitter) |
| Hinsdale Central | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Hinsdeale South | West Suburban | 3A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Homewood-Flossmoor | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Hononegah | NIC-10 | 4A | Both | Email to parents 11/5 said it will follow IDPH guidelines (Josh Flickinger, Beloit Daily News) |
| Hoopeston | Vermillion Valley | 2A | Both | School will comply with IDPH guidelines: training, no contact. (District Facebook announcement) |
| Huntley | Fox Valley | 4A | Both | BOE advised on 11/5 to not play winter season (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Illinois Lutheran | River Valley | 1A | Both | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) |
| Jefferson (Rockford) | NIC-10 | 4A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Joliet Central | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Joliet West | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Kaneland | Interstate Eight | 3A | Both | Kaneland superintendent Todd Leden “that we follow the IDPH guidance and not have basketball as designed or implemented based on the IHSA guidelines.” (Jake Bartelson, Twitter) |
| Lanphier (Springfield) | Central State Eight | 3A | Both | “District 186 siding with the state.” (Derek Parris, Twitter). BOE proposes delayed and shortened season schedule: Jan. 5 – Feb. 6 regular season, Feb 8-13 postseason. 10-to-15-game schedules. (Alessandra Pontbriand, Twitter thread). |
| Leyden | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Libertyville | North Suburban | 4A | Both | District 128 has opted out of the winter season (Jon Kerr) |
| Lincoln-Way Central | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Lincoln-Way East | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Lincoln-Way West | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Lincoln | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Lockport | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times)(Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Lyons | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| MacArthur (Decatur) | Central State Eight | 3A | Both | No extracurriculars while virtual learning, currently through Jan. 4. (Herald-Review) |
| Mahomet-Seymour | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Maine East | Central Suburban League | 4A | Both | Per Daily Herald Preps Twitter account. |
| Maine South | Central Suburban League | 4A | Both | Per Daily Herald Preps Twitter account. |
| Maine West | Central Suburban League | 4A | Both | Per Daily Herald Preps Twitter account. |
| Manteno | Illinois Central Eight | 2A | Both | Manteno Athletics statement that it will not start the season on Nov. 16. |
| Manual (Peoria) | Big Twelve | 3A | Both | 5-1 vote by Peoria Public Schools board to suspend participation in season. (Dave Eminian, Twitter) |
| Marian Central Catholic (Woodstock) | East Suburban Catholic | 2A | Both | Diocese of Rockford opted not to play winter basketball. (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Marquette Academy | Tri-County | 1A | Both | Follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria decision (MyWebTimes) |
| Mattoon | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Mendota | Big Northern | 2A | Both | School has suspended its basketball season until there is agreement between IHSA and IDPH. (Kevin Chlum, Twitter) |
| Minooka | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Moline | Western Big 6 | 3A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Monmouth-Roseville | Three Rivers Athletic | 2A | Both | “Basketball is on hold.” (Justice Keene, Twitter) |
| Morton (Berwyn-Cicero) | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Mt. Zion | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Oak Park-River Forest | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| O’Fallon | Southwestern | 4A | Both | School will not move forward with basketball seasons until governor/IDPH/IHSA come to agreement. (Athletic director statement, via Jacob Richison) |
| Oswego East | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Oswego | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Ottawa Township | Interstate Eight | 3A | Both | Season on “indefinite hold” according to news release. (Twitter) |
| Peoria High | Big Twelve | 3A | Both | 5-1 vote by Peoria Public Schools board to suspend participation in season. (Dave Eminian, Twitter) |
| Peoria Notre Dame | Big Twelve | 3A | Both | Follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria letter (PJ Star) |
| Peru-St. Bede Academy | Three Rivers Athletic | 1A | Both | School announcement BCR News) follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria letter (PJ Star) |
| Plainfield Central | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | District “will not allow students to participate in basketball.” (News release, H/T Michael O’Brien) |
| Plainfield East | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | District “will not allow students to participate in basketball.” (News release, H/T Michael O’Brien) |
| Plainfield North | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | District “will not allow students to participate in basketball.” (News release, H/T Michael O’Brien) |
| Plainfield South | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | District “will not allow students to participate in basketball.” (News release, H/T Michael O’Brien) |
| Proviso East | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Proviso West | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Putnam County (Granville) | Tri-County | 1A | Both | School unlikely to go against IDPH ruling (Kevin Hieronymus, Shaw Media) |
| Quincy | Western Big 6 | 4A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Rantoul | Illini Prairie | 3A | Both | (Colin Likas, News Gazette) |
| Richards (Oak Lawn) | South Suburban | 3A | Both | Start date delayed for District 218 schools. More information expected Nov. 9. |
| Richwoods | Big Twelve | 3A | Both | 5-1 vote by Peoria Public Schools board to suspend participation in season. (Dave Eminian, Twitter) |
| Robinson | Little Illini | 2A | Both | Press release from superintendent Josh Quick. (Todd Aaron Golden, Twitter) |
| Rock Island-Alleman | Western Big 6 | 2A | Both | Follows Catholic Diocese of Peoria letter (PJ Star) |
| Rock Island | Western Big 6 | 3A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Rockford Boylan Catholic | Northern Illinois | 3A | Both | Diocese of Rockford opted not to play winter basketball. (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Rockford East | NIC-10 | 4A | Both | NIC-10 conference and Rockford Public Schools joint announcement (RPS news release) |
| Romeoville | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Salt Fork | Vermillion Valley | 1A | Both | Salt fork is opting out after advice form its insurance carrier and district attorney. (Bret Beherns, WCIA News) |
| Sandburg | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| Shepard (Palos Heights) | South Suburban | 4A | Both | Start date delayed for District 218 schools. More information expected Nov. 9. |
| Southeast (Springfield) | Central State Eight | 3A | Both | “District 186 siding with the state.” (Derek Parris, Twitter). BOE proposes delayed and shortened season schedule: Jan. 5 – Feb. 6 regular season, Feb 8-13 postseason. 10-to-15-game schedules. (Alessandra Pontbriand, Twitter thread). |
| Springfield | Central State Eight | 3A | Both | “District 186 siding with the state.” (Derek Parris, Twitter). BOE proposes delayed and shortened season schedule: Jan. 5 – Feb. 6 regular season, Feb 8-13 postseason. 10-to-15-game schedules. (Alessandra Pontbriand, Twitter thread). |
| Stagg | Southwest Suburban | 4A | Both | (Michael O’Brien, Sun-Times) |
| St. Anne | River Valley | 1A | Both | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) |
| Sterling Newman Central Catholic | Three Rivers Athletic | 2A | Both | Diocese of Rockford opted not to play winter basketball. (Joe Stevenson, Northwest Herald) |
| Sterling | Western Big 6 | 3A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Taylorville | Apollo | 3A | Both | Apollo Conference will follow IDPH guidelines and delay the start of the season (Bret Beherns, WCIA) |
| Tri-Point | River Valley | 1A | Both | River Valley is moving back its basketball season, hoping for January. (Mason Schweizer, Twitter) |
| Uni High (Urbana) | East Central Illinois | 1A | Both | Practice only starting Nov. 16. (Colin Likas, Twitter) |
| United Township (East Moline) | Western Big 6 | 3A | Both | Decision by conference superintendents. (Quincy superintendent Roy Webb, Facebook) |
| Urbana | Big Twelve | 3A | Both | BOE voted against winter basketball. (Jen Lask, Twitter) |
| Vernon Hills | Central Suburban League | 3A | Both | District 128 has opted out of the winter season (Jon Kerr) |
| West Aurora | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | The entire Southwest Prairie is aligning with the governor and IDPH. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| Willowbrook | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
| Yorkville | Southwest Prairie | 4A | Both | School board voted not to play, according to Lucas Robinson. (Joshua Welge, Twitter) |
| York | West Suburban | 4A | Both | West Suburban Conference to follow IDPH guidelines, awaiting further IHSA instruction. Skill practices, no contents. (Hinsdale Central Athletics, Twitter) |
Illinois Schools Starting Practice on Nov. 16 but Not Committed to a Winter Season
| School | Conference | Class | Boys/Girls | Source/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coal City | Illinois Central Eight | 2A | Both | Obtained email from principal Christopher Spencer, no-contact practice will begin on time. The school will follow guidance from IDPH and ISBE for moving on to competition. |
| Kankakee | Southland Athletic | 3A | Both | Per Kankakee source, teams will begin practices/tryouts on time and evaluate as they receive more info from governing bodies. |
| New Trier | Central Suburban League | 4A | Both | Obtained athletic department email says it will “begin non-contact practice/tryouts on November 16th per current Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines.” |
| Washington | Mid-Illini | 3A | Both | School says it will begin practices on schedule and wait “for more guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois State Board of Education.” (Dave Eminian, Journal-Star) |
Additional Notes
- Nov. 7: IC Catholic is awaiting the decision of the Diocese of Joliet. (Joshua Welge, Twitter)
- Nov. 7: Kaneland will announce a decision on Tuesday (11/10) or Wednesday (11/11). (Joshua Welge, Twitter)
- Nov. 6: Oswego East boys basketball Twitter account said tryouts are scheduled for Nov. 16th. (Twitter)
- Nov. 6: Woodland superintendent reportedly “doesn’t ‘have any sense from our board’ WHS will go against current guidelines to field a team.” (J.T. Pedelty, Twitter)
- Nov. 6: West Aurora boys head coach Brian Johnson tweets that practice will begin on Nov. 16th, all levels. (Twitter)
- Nov. 6: Big Northern Conference elects not to play conference season. Local schools and districts will make their own decisions. (Press Release via Oregon Hawks Twitter).
- Oregon will make a decision about basketball at its Nov. 16 BOE meeting. (Oregon Hawks Twitter)
- Nov. 5: East Suburban Catholic athletic directors set Tuesday, Nov. 10 as the deadline for a decision. (Jon Kerr, Kerr Report)
- Nov. 5: No uniform decision has been made for the North Suburban, Central Suburban League and Mid-Suburban Leagues. (Jon Kerr, Kerr Report)
- Nov. 4: A Beardstown committee recommends its board of education votes on a hybrid plan where the season would only start with a varsity team. The vote will take place before Nov. 16. Previous reports said that the plan had been approved.
- Nov. 4: Chicago Public Schools will decide individually whether or not to play basketball this year (Michael O’Brien, Twitter).
- Nov. 4: Mundelein “has support from admins to play.” (Jon Kerr, Twitter)
- Nov. 4: Metamora “will probably play,” but no official announcement made. (Justice Keene, Twitter). Metamora board of education has a scheduled meeting for Nov. 17, hasn’t ruled out special meeting. (Alex Staab, Twitter)
- Nov. 4: Stevenson says “There is still ongoing uncertainty for when girls and boys basketball will begin and we are in ongoing conversations with IHSA and the Governor’s Office for the next steps.” (Twitter)
- Nov. 3: St. Bede (Peru) athletic director Nick McLaughlin said the school does not have to adhere to the Diocese of Peoria’s policy’s, which would mean not playing winter sports, the school does “try to align to [its] standards.” (MyWebTimes)
- Nov. 2: Lincoln-Way East has meeting on Nov. 4 to discuss season. Athletic director Mark Vander Kooi expects to stay aligned with IHSA, but not certain. (Michael O’Brien, Twitter)
- Nov. 2: “High school AD/basketball coach in the Alton area tells me that insurance providers are ‘not giving schools in the south a green light to play basketball.'” (Michael O’Brien, Twitter)
- Nov. 2: Majority of Chicago Catholic League schools “are hoping to play but are waiting to hear from their board of directors.” (Michael O’Brien, Twitter)
- Nov. 2: One unnamed South Seven school said it isn’t going to play, while another said it was all in, according to Carbondale athletic director Mark Albertini. (Bucky Dent, The Southern)
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