2025 IHSA Supersectionals: Illinois Boys Basketball Elite Eight Brackets & Schedule Unveiled

The wait is finally over for Illinois high school basketball fans. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) has released the brackets and schedule for the 2025 IHSA Supersectionals, also known as the Elite Eight. This prestigious tournament features the top eight teams from each sectional, with the ultimate goal of advancing to the state championship game. In this article, we will provide a detailed breakdown of the brackets, schedule, and teams that will compete in this year's Supersectionals.

The IHSA Supersectionals are one of the most highly anticipated events in Illinois high school basketball. The tournament features the best teams from each sectional, with the top teams in each sectional earning a spot in the Supersectionals. The Supersectionals serve as a eliminator for the state championship, with the winners advancing to the state finals.

The 2025 IHSA Supersectionals will feature eight teams competing in four games. The brackets have been released, and the teams are as follows:

Sectional Brackets

North Central Illinois Sectional

Teams

• East St. Louis High School
• Moline High School
• Dekalb High School
• Wheaton Warrenville South High School

The North Central Illinois Sectional features some of the top teams in the state, including East St. Louis and Moline. The bracket is as follows:

Bracket

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Central Illinois Sectional

Teams

• Champaign Central High School
• Springfield High School
• Normal Community High School
• Belleville East High School

The Central Illinois Sectional features a mix of teams from different part of the state, including Champaign Central and Springfield. The bracket is as follows:

Bracket

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South Central Illinois Sectional

Teams

• Belleville West High School
• Collinsville High School
• Granite City High School
• Carbondale High School

The South Central Illinois Sectional features some of the top teams in the state, including Belleville West and Collinsville. The bracket is as follows:

Bracket

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Southern Illinois Sectional

Teams

• Alton High School
• O'Fallon High School
• Edwardsville High School
• Columbia High School

The Southern Illinois Sectional features a mix of teams from different parts of the state, including Alton and O'Fallon. The bracket is as follows:

Bracket

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Bracket Analysis

Each of the sectional brackets features a mix of teams that will provide a challenging test for the top seeds. The East St. Louis High School team is one of the top teams in the state, with a strong squad that has been dominating games all season. However, the team will have to face stiff competition in the North Central Illinois Sectional, with teams like Dekalb and Wheaton Warrenville South looking to cause upsets.

The Champaign Central High School team is another strong contender in the Central Illinois Sectional. The team has been on a roll all season, with a winning streak that has shown no signs of slowing down. However, the team will have to face some tough competition in the sectional, with teams like Springfield and Normal Community looking to cause upsets.

The Belleville West High School team is one of the top teams in the South Central Illinois Sectional. The team has been dominating games all season, with a strong squad that has shown no signs of slowing down. However, the team will have to face some tough competition in the sectional, with teams like Collinsville and Granite City looking to cause upsets.

Schedule

The 2025 IHSA Supersectionals will take place from [insert dates here] at [insert location here]. The schedule for the tournament is as follows:

• Friday, [insert date here]
  • 5:30 PM: East St. Louis vs. Dekalb
  • 7:00 PM: Moline vs. Wheaton Warrenville South
  • 8:30 PM: Champaign Central vs. Springfield
  • 10:00 PM: Belleville West vs. Collinsville
• Saturday, [insert date here]
  • 5:30 PM: Winner of East St. Louis vs. Wheaton Warrenville South
  • 7:00 PM: Winner of Moline vs. Belleville East
  • 8:30 PM: Winner of Champaign Central vs. Granite City
  • 10:00 PM: Winner of Belleville West vs. Carbondale

Teams to Watch

Some teams to watch in the 2025 IHSA Supersectionals include:

• East St. Louis High School
• Moline High School
• Champaign Central High School
• Belleville West High School

These teams have shown strong performance all season and are expected to make a deep run in the Supersectionals.

Predictions

Predictions for the 2025 IHSA Supersectionals are difficult to make, as any team can beat any other team on any given night. However, some teams that are expected to make a strong run in the tournament include:

• East St. Louis High School
• Champaign Central High School
• Belleville West High School

These teams have shown strong performance all season and have the talent and depth to make a deep run in the Supersectionals.

Conclusion

The 2025 IHSA Supersectionals will feature some of the top teams in Illinois high school basketball. The bracket is filled with talented teams that will provide a challenging test for the top seeds. The schedule has been released, and the teams are ready to compete for a spot in the state championship game.