Overview
- The IHSA published complete first-round pairings for Classes 1A through 8A statewide.
- WGN-TV and FOX 32 Chicago posted the full seeded brackets, making the matchups widely accessible.
- Class 1A highlights include No. 1 Stockton hosting No. 16 Galena.
- In 5A, No. 1 Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge faces No. 16 Vernon Hills, and 7A features No. 1 Richards against No. 32 Edwardsville.
- The 8A opener has No. 1 Chicago Mt. Carmel vs. No. 32 Loyola Academy, with championships set for 1A–4A on Friday, Nov. 28 and 5A–8A on Saturday, Nov. 29.