Armed and ready to roll, Father McGivney enters the 2A classification as one of the top teams in Illinois.

This Columbia club in 2026 is a young, talented bunch that will be one of the area’s more competitive teams once again.

Freeburg, one of southern Illinois’ most consistent programs, enters the 2026 season with a team capable of pushing deep into the playoffs.

The Rams return several regulars from last year’s team and have their eyes on the South Seven title.

The reigning 2A state champions come into this spring with a roster capable of winning it all again.

Playing in class 2A this spring, Rochester returns multiple key pieces from an explosive offense in 2025.

Carterville returns a lot from a group that was succesful last spring and figures to be one of the top 2A clubs in southern Illinois.

Fresh off a trip to the state playoffs last spring, Triad once again looks like one of the top teams in the Metro East.

Always a tough out, Belleville West enters this spring ready to compete in the Southwestern Conference.

Coming off a strong ’25 season, Waterloo enters this spring as one of the top teams in the MVC.

Loaded with talent throughout, O’Fallon enters the 2026 season as one of the top teams in Illinois.