Class 1A state final preview: Stark County vs. Arcola

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What: Class 1A state championship game

Who: Stark County (13-0) vs. Arcola (13-0)

When: 10 a.m., Friday on CSN, Live streaming on CSNChicago.com and NBC Live Extra app

Edgy's Take: Stark County and head coach Jade Noard needed to wait until Sunday to play due to Saturday’s weather postponement. They ended up beating Ottawa Marquette, 10-7, to advance. The Rebels will give the football early and often to RB Chase Johnson (2,202 rushing yards, 29 TDs). But Stark County can and will throw the ball behind QB John Groter (1,718 passing yards, 22 TDs).

Arcola head coach Zach Zehr and the Purple Riders are attempting to win the school's fourth state title and first since 1988. Arcola will also look to run the football with senior RB/LB Wyatt Fishel (1,929 rushing yards, 33 TDs), along with senior QB Clayton Strader (1,270 rushing yards, 20 TDs). Arcola's defense has given up just 63 points over 13 games. Can Stark County's offense dent the Arcola defense? Can Arcola's Wyatt Fishel be the difference maker for one more week?

Key matchup: Stark County RB Chase Johnson against the Arcola defense

EDGY's pick: Arcola 21, Stark County 13

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CSN Chicago is the home for IHSA state championship football this weekend. Every title game from DeKalb can be seen live on CSN or CSN+, csnchicago.com/ihsa and the NBC Live Extra App. Please visit our Channel Finder for the exact channel location in your area. Coverage kicks off Friday morning at 10:00 with the 1A championship between Arcola and Stark County, and wraps up Saturday night with the 8A tilt with Loyola and Marist. A complete recap of the weekend’s championship action, including the Chicago Prep Bowl, can be seen at 11:00 Saturday night on High School Lites, hosted by Luke Stuckmeyer. Our schedule of live coverage is as follows:

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27

10:00am— 1A: Toulon (Stark County) vs. Arcola, CSN

1:00pm— 2A: Downs (Tri-Valley) vs. Auburn, CSN 

4:00pm— 3A: Bishop McNamara vs. Tolono, CSN & CSN+

7:00pm— 4A: Phillips vs. Belleville (Althoff), CSN+

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28

10:00am – 5A: Nazareth Academy vs. Lincoln-Way West, CSN

1:00pm –  6A: Montini vs. Crete-Montee, CSN

4:00pm –  7A: Glenbard West vs. Libertyville, CSN 

7:00pm –  8A: Loyola vs. Marist, CSN 

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