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First round high school football preview: The Decatur-area games to watch

Charlie Lee
Charlie Lee
Charlie Lee
Sports Reporter · Decatur, IL

Charlie is a proud graduate of Eastern Illinois University, holding a Bachelor's in Sports Communication. With over 8 years of experience covering local sports for various media outlets, including the Journal Gazette in Mattoon, he has a keen eye for talent and storytelling. Charlie thrives on capturing the excitement of high school sports and celebrating local athletes.

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Sports Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 2:45 PM · 1 min read
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First round high school football preview: The Decatur-area games to watch — Decatur Schools news

The inaugural opening round whittled the area down to 12 remaining playoff teams, plus Meridian in 8-man. A 2019 MacArthur-Mt. Zion rematch and an intra-area game headline the first round.

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