Football: Ogle County schools receive playoff assignments

Undefeated Byron and Polo teams highlight local schools in postseason

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OGLE COUNTY — Several Ogle County football programs will be competing in the IHSA and Illinois 8-Man Football playoffs this fall. 

Byron (9-0) received the No. 1 seed in the north bracket of the IHSA 3A Playoffs and will host Prairie Central for the first-round matchup on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The game will be played at Byron High School.

Rochelle (8-1) received the No. 2 seed in the north bracket of the IHSA 5A Playoffs and will host Marmion Academy for the first-round matchup on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The game will be played at Rochelle Township High School.

Oregon (5-4) received the No. 13 seed in the north bracket of the IHSA 3A Playoffs and will face Princeton on the road Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. 

Stillman Valley (5-4) received the No. 15 seed in the north bracket of the IHSA 3A Playoffs and will face Wilmington on the road Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m.

Polo (9-0) received the No. 2 seed and will host Alden-Hebron on Friday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. in the first round of the Illinois 8-Man Football Playoffs.