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The daily pitch from Sports Editor Matt Daniels: Nov. 13, 2026
By Marcus Reed
Arcola School Board unanimously approves switch to 8-Man football in 2027
James Nguyen
James Nguyen
Sports Reporter · Champaign, IL
James Nguyen has a background in journalism from Illinois State University and has spent the last six years covering collegiate sports for NPR Illinois and local sports blogs. His firsthand experience as a former college athlete gives him a unique perspective on the ups and downs of university sports in the region.
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One of the state's oldest and winningest football programs will play 8-Man in 2027.
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