Previewing Week 1's top high school football games
<p>It’s a loaded weekend around the area in <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/08/03/high-school-football-schedule-ihsa-chicago-week-1-2026" target="_blank" >Week 1</a>. Here are previews of a few of the best games.</p><h3>No.
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<p>It’s a loaded weekend around the area in <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/high-school-football/2026/08/03/high-school-football-schedule-ihsa-chicago-week-1-2026" target="_blank" >Week 1</a>. Here are previews of a few of the best games.</p><h3>No. Friday</h3><p>It's another banner year for quarterbacks locally, and this will be a showcase for two of the best. Maine South senior Jameson Purcell is committed to Indiana after completing 70% of his passes last season for 2,572 yards and 30 touchdowns with seven interceptions.
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Previewing Week 1's top high school football games
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