Peoria Heights 12, St. Thomas More 22 — Week 1 Illinois 8-man football final

St. Thomas More beats Peoria Heights 22-12

St. Thomas More earned a 22‑12 victory over Peoria Heights on Saturday, Aug. 22 at Champaign (St. Thomas More). Both teams opened the season, leaving the Sabers 1‑0 and the Patriots 0‑1. The win gave St. Thomas More a season‑average 22.0 points for and 12.0 points against, while Peoria Heights posted 12 points for and 22 against. Each squad starts the year with a one‑game streak—St. Thomas More’s W1 and Peoria Heights’ L1. The Sabers improve on a 2‑7 record from last season, and the Patriots look to rebound from a 1‑8 effort a year ago. St. Thomas More travels to Bushnell‑Prairie Cty on Aug. 28, while Peoria Heights hosts Milford the same day.

Illinois8man desk · written from the final score and season results