Two high school boys soccer teams from the Peoria area have advanced to the Elite Eight of the 2026 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state tournament, according to a roundup by Adam Duvall of the Peoria Journal Star published on Yahoo Sports.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for the programs as they compete among the final eight teams in the state championship bracket. The IHSA Elite Eight represents the quarterfinal stage of the postseason tournament.



