With each passing season, Illinois only continues to cement itself as one of the nation's powerhouse flag football states.
Talent abounds on teams from the Land of Lincoln, with four Illinois teams grabbing spots on the USA TODAY Sports’ preseason Super 25 national rankings this year, and this season will be a tight one among the state's upper crust. Defending champs Maine South lands itself at the top of our preseason rankings, followed by a runner-up Whitney Young team that's now searching for redemption.
Looking towards kickoff, here are the preseason top 10 flag football teams in Illinois.
1. Maine South (Park Ridge)
2025 Record: 26-3
2. Whitney Young (Chicago)
2025 Record: 22-5
3. Willowbrook (Villa Park)
2025 Record: 23-1
4. Glenbrook South (Glenview)
2025 Record: 17-3
5. Carmel (Mundelein)
2025 Record: 21-2
6. Perspectives (Chicago)
2025 Record: 19-2
7. King (Chicago)
2025 Record: 19-2
8. Evanston (Evanston)
2025 Record: 17-4
9. Kenwood (Chicago)
2025 Record: 20-5
10. Edwardsville (Edwardsville)
2025 Record: 15-2
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USA TODAY Sports’ Super 10 high school flag football preseason rankings for Illinois
