Former Springfield Central star Pop Watson will play football elsewhere in 2026. The former Golden Eagle All-American intends ...

Springfield Central High School's football team has advanced to the state semifinals after defeating Lowell 49 to 14 in the quarterfinals. Springfield Central High School's football team has advanced ...

They met in the playoffs in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and now Springfield Central and Xaverian prepare to battle again in the ...

Here is your source for all of the coverage around Springfield from The State Journal-Register this season. You'll find links to all stories over the 2025 season from the area, including the preseason ...

(Editor's note: A previous version of this story had Cahokia's record incorrect. Cahokia is 8-2.) The first round of the high school football playoffs presented a bevy of compelling headlines in the ...