Boys Football Champions and Runners-Up
| CLASS 1A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1974 | Flanagan (12-0) | Roger Zehr | Concord (Triopia) (11-1) | Don Kemp | 13-8 |
| 1975 | Concord (Triopia) (13-0) | Don Kemp | Princeville (12-1) | Tom Bruna | 36-6 |
| 1976 | Hampshire (13-0) | Ron Ellett | Concord (Triopia) (11-1) | Don Kemp | 47-6 |
| 1977 | Genoa (G.-Kingston) (13-0) | Dave Russell | Arcola (11-1) | Steve Thomas | 18-0 |
| 1978 | Arcola (11-1) | Steve Thomas | Hampshire (13-1) | Ron Ellett | 42-14 |
| 1979 | Hampshire (13-0) | Ron Ellett | Chenoa (11-2) | Ed Thomas | 34-8 |
| 1980 | Atwood (A.-Hammond) (14-0) | John Lyons | Lexington (11-2) | Jim Mannaioni | 17-16 |
| 1981 | Freeport (Aquin) (13-0) | Mike Curry | Maroa (M.-Forsyth) (12-1) | Fred Thompson | 6-0 |
| 1982 | Zeigler (Z.-Royalton) (12-0) | John DeNosky | Walnut (12-1) | Kim Courtwright | 7-6 |
| 1983 | Monmouth (Yorkwood) (13-0) | Steve Graves | Maroa (M.-Forsyth) (11-2) | Fred Thompson | 12-6 (OT) |
| 1984 | Jacksonville (Routt) (13-0) | Michael Brooks | Carthage (Hancock Central) (12-1) | Ken Miller | 20-0 |
| 1985 | Arcola (14-0) | Steve Thomas | Durand (12-2) | John Schwab | 14-6 |
| 1986 | Freeport (Aquin) (12-2) | Mike Curry | Macon (12-2) | Dennis Gatchel | 16-0 |
| 1987 | Bloomington (Central Catholic) (12-2) | John McIntyre | Hardin (Calhoun) (12-2) | Ric Johns | 20-12 |
| 1988 | Arcola (13-1) | Steve Thomas | Carthage (Hancock Central) (13-1) | Jim Unrah | 15-0 |
| 1989 | Orangeville (12-2) | Brian Benning | Lexington (13-1) | Ed Moore | 36-29 |
| 1990 | Sterling (Newman) (12-2) | Mike Papoccia | Bloomington (Central Catholic) (12-2) | Dan Boynton | 6-3 (OT) |
| 1991 | Stockton (14-0) | John O'Boyle | Arcola (13-1) | Steve Thomas | 32-6 |
| 1992 | Hardin (Calhoun) (14-0) | Ric Johns | Poplar Grove (North Boone) (13-1) | Dale Purvis | 28-11 |
| 1993 | Hardin (Calhoun) (13-1) | Ric Johns | Sterling (Newman) (13-1) | Mike Papoccia | 43-9 |
| 1994 | Sterling (Newman) (14-0) | Michael Papoccia | Lexington (11-3) | Hal Chiodo | 27-0 |
| 1995 | Carthage (14-0) | James Unruh | Arcola (13-1) | Joe Marks | 45-13 |
| 1996 | Chenoa (12-2) | Dean Magro | Sciota (Northwestern) [N.-LaHarpe] (13-1) | Tim Lafferty | 35-28 |
| 1997 | Galena (14-0) | Charles Korte | Toulon (Stark County) (12-2) | Gary Johnson | 14-0 |
| 1998 | Carthage (14-0) | James Unruh | Sterling (Newman) (12-2) | Mike Papoccia | 30-26 |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 1999 | Carthage (14-0) | James Unruh | Galena (13-1) | Charles Korte | 14-12 |
| 2000 | Carthage (14-0) | James Unruh | Sciota (Northwestern) [N.-LaHarpe] (13-1) | Tim Lafferty | 14-0 |
| 2001 | Kewanee (Wethersfield) (13-1) | Tom Buck | Lexington (13-1) | Don Tanney | 21-6 |
| 2002 | South Beloit (13-1) | Drew Potthoff | El Paso (13-1) | Mike Souhrada | 50-22 |
| 2003 | Galena (11-3) | Chuck Korte, Ed Freed | LeRoy (13-1) | BJ Zeleznik | 21-20 (2OT) |
| 2004 | Alexis (United) (12-2) | Tim Engebretson | Stockton (12-2) | Brad Fox | 21-14 |
| 2005 | Freeport (Aquin) (13-1) | Jake Rankin | Cambridge (13-1) | Larry Stahl | 30-28 |
| 2006 | Tuscola (14-0) | Stan Weinke | Aledo (13-1) | CullenWelter | 35-20 |
| CLASS 2A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1974 | Decatur (St. Teresa) (13-0) | Ed Boehm | Alexis (11-2) | John Elder | 15-6 |
| 1975 | Decatur (St. Teresa) (13-0) | Ed Boehm | Stockton (12-1) | John O'Boyle | 35-0 |
| 1976 | Fulton (13-0) | Dale Giesler | Gillespie (12-1) | Don Dobrino | 8-0 (OT) |
| 1977 | Mahomet (M.-Seymour) (12-1) | Frank Dutton | Stockton (12-1) | John O'Boyle | 19-0 |
| 1978 | Stockton (12-1) | John O'Boyle | Carlinville (12-1) | Andy Easton | 9-0 |
| 1979 | Decatur (St. Teresa) (12-1) | Ralph McQuiggan | Amboy (12-1) | Don Wyzgowski | 36-12 |
| 1980 | Danville (Schlarman) (13-0) | Greg Colby | Amboy (12-1) | Don Wyzgowski | 21-6 |
| 1981 | Danville (Schlarman) (12-1) | Greg Colby | Biggsville (Union) (12-1) | Dan Dillard | 28-6 |
| 1982 | Bloomington (Central Catholic) (12-1) | John McIntyre | Casey (11-2) | Keith Sinclair | 38-0 |
| 1983 | Woodstock (Marian) (13-0) | Don Penza | Bloomington (Central Catholic) (11-2) | John McIntyre | 34-14 |
| 1984 | Amboy (13-0) | Don Wyzgowski | Paxton (11-2) | Clint Forsyth | 16-7 |
| 1985 | Casey (C.-Westfield) (14-0) | Keith Sinclair | Woodstock (Marian) (10-4) | Don Penza | 34-6 |
| 1986 | Woodstock (Marian) (12-2) | Don Penza | Decatur (St. Teresa) (11-3) | Dale Patton | 34-20 |
| 1987 | Woodstock (Marian) (13-1) | Don Penza | Mackinaw (Deer Creek-M.) (13-1) | Jim McDonald | 35-6 |
| 1988 | Carlyle (14-0) | Gary Wheeler | Aledo (13-1) | Brian Applegate | 21-13 |
| 1989 | Woodstock (Marian) (14-0) | Steve Patton | St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) (11-3) | Dick Duval | 27-13 |
| 1990 | Seneca (14-0) | Dave Lett | Gillespie (12-2) | Donald Dobrino | 34-8 |
| 1991 | Fulton (14-0) | Jim Proud | Greenfield (13-1) | Dan Bowman | 26-8 |
| 1992 | Richmond (R.-Burton) (11-3) | J. Randy Hofman | Moweaqua (Central A & M) (13-1) | Mark Ramsey | 20-6 |
| 1993 | Coal City (14-0) | Kenneth W. Miller | Carlinville (12-2) | Andy Easton | 20-6 |
| 1994 | Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (12-2) | Rick Amy | Georgetown (G.-Ridge Farm) (10-4) | Greg Edwards | 36-12 |
| 1995 | Hampshire (14-0) | Dan Cavanaugh | Moweaqua (Central A & M) (13-1) | Mark Ramsey | 20-18 |
| 1996 | LeRoy (14-0) | Jim Zeleznik | Moweaqua (Central A & M) (12-2) | Mark Ramsey | 16-14 |
| 1997 | Moweaqua (Central A & M) (14-0) | Mark Ramsey | St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) | Richard Duval | 35-28 |
| 1998 | Aledo (12-2) | Cullen Welter | Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (13-1) | Rick Amy | 25-16 |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 1999 | Stillman Valley (12-2) | Mike Lalor | Macon (Meridian) (13-1) | Dennis Gatchel | 28-0 |
| 2000 | Stillman Valley (14-0) | Mike Lalor | Tolono Unity (12-2) | Scott Hamilton | 35-14 |
| 2001 | Aledo (13-1) | Cullen Welter | Moweaqua (Central A & M) (13-1) | Mark Ramsey | 27-24 |
| 2002 | Aledo (14-0) | Cullen Welter | Carthage (13-1) | Jim Unruh | 41-40 |
| 2003 | Iroquois West-Crescent Iroquois (13-1) | R. J. Haines | Carthage (13-1) | Jim Unruh | 32-14 |
| 2004 | Sterling (Newman) (13-1) | Mike Papoccia | Carthage (13-1) | Jim Unruh | 21-7 |
| 2005 | Dakota (14-0) | Jerry Lano | Aledo (12-2) | Cullen Welter | 20-15 |
| 2006 | Maroa (M.-Forsyth) (14-0) | Josh Jostes | Westville (13-1) | Guy Goodlove | 43-22 |
| CLASS 3A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1974 | West Chicago (13-0) | Paul Unruh | Mt. Carmel (11-2) | Larry Davis | 32-0 |
| 1975 | Metamora (13-0) | John Helmick | Geneva (11-2) | Jerry Auchstetter | 25-7 |
| 1976 | Geneseo (Darnall) (13-0) | Bob Reade | Metamora (12-1) | John Helmick | 20-12 |
| 1977 | Geneseo (Darnall) (12-1) | Bob Reade | Metamora (13-1) | John Helmick | 34-0 |
| 1978 | Geneseo (Darnall) (13-0) | Bob Reade | Kankakee (McNamara) (12-2) | Rich Zinanni | 14-7 |
| 1979 | Mascoutah (13-0) | Fred Von der Linden | Morris (12-1) | Dan Darlington | 7-6 |
| 1980 | Morris (12-1) | Dan Darlington | Harrisburg (12-1) | Ken Joggerst | 40-0 |
| 1981 | Mt. Carmel (13-0) | Larry Davis | Kankakee (McNamara) (11-2) | Rich Zinanni | 22-8 |
| 1982 | Kankakee (McNamara) (12-0) | Rich Zinanni | Alton (Marquette) (12-1) | John Rogers | 17-6 |
| 1983 | Monmouth (H.S.) (12-1) | Warren Dobry | Anna (A.-Jonesboro) (12-1) | Milton Jung | 26-7 |
| 1984 | Anna (A.-Jonesboro) (12-1) | Milton Jung | Ottawa (Marquette) (11-1) | Jeff Johnson | 24-22 |
| 1985 | Kankakee (McNamara) (14-0) | Rich Zinanni | Stanford (Olympia) (11-3) | Ron Smith | 34-7 |
| 1986 | Kankakee (McNamara) (11-3) | Rich Zinnani | DuQuoin (12-2) | Bob Karnes | 30-12 |
| 1987 | Kankakee (McNamara) (12-2) | Rich Zinnani | Taylor Ridge (Rockridge) (13-1) | Tate Vroman | 45-14 |
| 1988 | DuQuoin (14-0) | Allen Martin | Herscher (13-1) | John Wakey | 25-13 |
| 1989 | Belleville (Althoff) (13-1) | Glenn Schott | Princeton (12-2) | Randy Swinford | 38-7 |
| 1990 | Belleville (Althoff) (13-0) | Glenn Schott | Rock Island (Alleman) (13-1) | Mike Tracey | 21-13 |
| 1991 | Addison (Driscoll) (14-0) | Gene Nudo | Robinson (11-3) | Terry Roche | 42-20 |
| 1992 | DuQuoin (14-0) | Al Martin | Marengo (13-1) | Kelly Camp | 14-10 |
| 1993 | Pontiac (13-1) | Mick Peterson | Waterloo (H.S.) (13-1) | Brent McGee | 48-18 |
| 1994 | Bloomington (Central Catholic) (13-1) | Bob Moews | DuQuoin (11-3) | Al Martin | 22-12 |
| 1995 | Spring Valley (Hall) (13-1) | Gary Vicini | DuQuoin (13-1) | Al Martin | 38-32 |
| 1996 | Carterville (14-0) | Kerry Martin | Spring Valley (Hall) (12-2) | Gary Vicini | 23-20 |
| 1997 | Maple Park (Kaneland) (14-0) | Joe Thorgesen | Harrisburg (12-2) | Al Way | 31-7 |
| 1998 | Maple Park (Kaneland) (14-0) | Joe Thorgesen | Nashville (13-1) | Bruce Reeder | 21-7 |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 1999 | Byron (14-0) | Everett Stine | St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) (13-1) | Dick Duval | 41-8 |
| 2000 | Harrisburg (14-0) | Al Way | Oregon (12-2) | John Bothe | 41-13 |
| 2001 | Spring Valley (Hall) (13-1) | Gary Vicini | LeRoy (13-1) | Gary Tipsord | 21-0 |
| 2002 | Elmhurst (Immaculate Conception) (13-1) | Bob Cozzi | DuQuoin (12-2) | Al Martin | 21-14 |
| 2003 | Stillman Valley (13-1) | Michael Lalor | Wilmington (13-1) | Jeff Reents | 21-7 |
| 2004 | Addison (Driscoll) (12-2) | Tim Racki | Manlius (Bureau Valley) (13-1) | Jason Kirby | 37-14 |
| 2005 | Manlius (Bureau Valley) (14-0) | Dave Moore | Tolono (Unity) (13-1) | Scott Hamilton | 34-7 |
| 2006 | Plano (14-0) | Jim Green | St. Joseph (S.J.-Ogden) (13-1) | Dick Duval | 47-42 |
| CLASS 4A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1974 | Rockford (East) (13-0) | Bob Pellant | Normal (Community) (12-1) | Dick Tharp | 34-15 |
| 1975 | Joliet (Catholic) (13-0) | Gordon Gillespie | Springfield (Griffin) (10-3) | George Fleischli | 34-14 |
| 1976 | Joliet (Catholic) (12-1) | Gordon Gillespie | Danville (H.S.) (12-1) | Paul Shebby | 16-8 |
| 1977 | Joliet (Catholic) (13-0) | Gordon Gillespie | LaSalle (L.-Peru) (11-2) | Joe Marini | 30-6 |
| 1978 | Joliet (Catholic) (13-0) | Gordon Gillespie | LaSalle (L.-Peru) (10-3) | Joe Marini | 25-0 |
| 1979 | Wheaton (North) (12-1) | Jim Rexilius | LaSalle (L.-Peru) (12-1) | Joe Marini | 14-6 |
| 1980 | Belleville (Althoff) (12-1) | Glen Schott | DeKalb (11-2) | Chuck Schrader | 10-7 |
| 1981 | Wheaton (North) (13-0) | George Turnbull | Geneseo (Darnall) (11-2) | Larry Johnsen | 14-0 |
| 1982 | Geneseo (Darnall) (12-1) | Larry Johnsen | Springfield (Griffin) (12-1) | Robin Cooper | 44-36 |
| 1983 | Woodstock (H.S.) (11-2) | Bob Bradshaw | Washington (11-2) | John Venturi | 41-28 |
| 1984 | Morris (13-0) | Dan Darlington | Lisle (Benet) (10-3) | Tim Cedarblad | 31-14 |
| 1985 | Washington (13-1) | John Venturi | Rockton (Hononegah) (10-4) | Donn Van Schelven | 28-12 |
| 1986 | Tinley Park (H.S.) (12-2) | Lou Narish | Rock Island (Alleman) (12-2) | Mike Tracey | 21-15 |
| 1987 | New Lenox (Providence) (13-1) | Matt Senffner | Roxana (12-2) | Charlie Raich | 14-7 |
| 1988 | Oak Lawn (Richards) (14-0) | Gary Korhonen | Peoria (H.S.) (12-3) | Larry Lavery | 40-6 |
| 1989 | Oak Lawn (Richards) (14-0) | Gary Korhonen | Morris (13-1) | Dan Darlington | 12-6 (OT) |
| 1990 | Joliet (Catholic) (14-0) | Bob Stone | Geneseo (Darnall) (12-2) | Vic Boblett | 21-20 |
| 1991 | New Lenox (Providence) (14-0) | Matt Senffner | Bloomington (H.S.) (13-1) | Terry McCombs | 9-3 |
| 1992 | Oswego (13-1) | Karl Hoinkes | Geneseo (Darnall) (13-1) | Denny Diericx | 14-6 |
| 1993 | Chicago Heights (Marian) (14-0) | Dave Mattio | Geneseo (Darnall) (12-1) | Denny Diericx | 13-6 |
| 1994 | Belvidere (12-2) | Lavern Pottinger | Morris (12-2) | Dan Darlington | 28-0 |
| 1995 | New Lenox (Providence) (14-0) | Matt Senffner | Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) (12-2) | Ken Leonard | 22-17 |
| 1996 | New Lenox (Providence) (14-0) | Matt Senffner | Metamora (13-1) | Patrick Ryan | 28-21 |
| 1997 | New Lenox (Providence) (13-1) | Matt Senffner | Metamora (13-1) | Patrick Ryan | 26-12 |
| 1998 | Chatham (Glenwood) (14-0) | Dan Rourke | Kankakee (McNamara) (13-1) | Rich Zinanni | 28-21 |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 1999 | Joliet (Catholic) (14-0) | Dan Sharp | Metamora (12-2) | Patrick Ryan | 48-13 |
| 2000 | Joliet (Catholic) (14-0) | Dan Sharp | Metamora (13-1) | Patrick Ryan | 27-14 |
| 2001 | Addison (Driscoll) (12-2) | Tim Racki | Mt. Carmel (12-2) | Darren Peach | 42-41 (2 OT) |
| 2002 | Addison (Driscoll) (13-1) | Tim Racki | Mt. Carmel (13-1) | Darren Peach | 42-0 |
| 2003 | Addison (Driscoll) (14-0) | Tim Racki | Fairbury (Prairie Central) (13-1) | Brian Hassett | 37-21 |
| 2004 | Lombard (Montini) (13-1) | Chris Andriano | Coal City (12-2) | Lenny Onsen | 44-7 |
| 2005 | Addison (Driscoll) (14-0) | Mike Burzawa | Newton (12-2) | Bob Horst | 42-7 |
| 2006 | Addison (Driscoll) (13-1) | Mike Burzawa | Breese (Mater Dei) | Ray Kauling | 35-0 |
| CLASS 5A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1974 | Northbrook (Glenbrook North) (12-0) | Harold Samorian | East St. Louis (Sr.) (12-1) | Cornelius Perry | 19-13 |
| 1975 | Deerfield (13-0) | Paul Adams | Rockford (Boylan) (11-2) | Ben Murray | 14-7 |
| 1976 | Burbank (St. Laurence) (13-0) | Tom Kavanaugh | Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West) (11-2) | Bill Duchon | 22-21 |
| 1977 | Franklin Park (East Leyden) (13-0) | Jack Leese | Deerfield (12-1) | Paul Adams | 8-0 |
| 1978 | Chicago (St. Rita) (13-0) | Pat Cronin | Buffalo Grove (11-2) | Grant Blaney | 15-9 |
| 1979 | East St. Louis (Sr.) (12-0) | Robert Shannon | Burbank (St. Laurence) (11-2) | Michael O'Neil | 20-14 |
| 1980 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Bill Barz | Darien (Hinsdale South) (11-2) | David Smith | 15-10 |
| AT DYCHE STADIUM, EVANSTON | |||||
| 1981 | Joliet (Catholic) (13-0) | Gordon Gillespie | Deerfield (12-1) | Paul Adams | 8-7 |
| 1982 | Rockford (Guilford) (13-0) | Jan Jamison | Chicago (Robeson) (11-2) | Roy Curry | 16-12 |
| 1983 | Glen Ellyn (Glenbard West) (13-0) | Jim Covert | Bartonville (Limestone) (10-3) | Roger Drach | 21-7 |
| 1984 | Peoria (Richwoods) (13-0) | Tom Peeler | Deerfield (11-3) | Paul Adams | 21-14 |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1985 | Rockford (East) (11-3) | Perry Giardini | Arlington Heights (Forest View) (12-2) | Fred Lussow | 28-3 |
| 1986 | Wheaton (North) (13-1) | Jim Rexilius | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Frank Lenti | 34-14 |
| 1987 | Joliet (Catholic) (12-2) | Jim Boyter | Peoria (Richwoods) (13-1) | Rod Butler | 14-13 |
| 1988 | Peoria (Richwoods) (14-0) | Rod Butler | Belvidere (12-2) | LaVern Pottinger | 29-36 |
| 1989 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Frank Lenti | Niles (Notre Dame) (11-3) | Mike Hennessey | 32-0 |
| 1990 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (14-0) | Frank Lenti | Wheaton (Central) (12-2) | John Thorne | 24-0 |
| 1991 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (12-2) | Frank Lenti | Wheaton (Central) (11-3) | John Thorne | 21-14 |
| 1992 | Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) (14-0) | John Thorne | Joliet (Catholic) (12-2) | Bob Stone | 40-34 (2 OT) |
| 1993 | Belvidere (14-0) | Vern Pottinger | Bolingbrook (13-1) | Phil Action | 7-0 |
| 1994 | New Lenox (Providence) (14-0) | Matt Senffner | Palatine (H.S.) (11-3) | Joe Petricca | 16-6 |
| 1995 | Park Ridge (Maine South) (12-2) | Phil Hopkins | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (12-2) | Frank Lenti | 31-28 |
| 1996 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (14-0) | Frank Lenti | Joliet (Catholic Academy) (10-4) | Bob Stone | 17-6 |
| 1997 | Woodstock (H.S.) (14-0) | Ed Brucker | Rock Island (H.S.) | Vic Boblett | 35-28 |
| 1998 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (14-0) | Frank Lenti | New Lenox (Providence) (12-2) | Matt Senffner | 28-3 |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 1999 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Frank Lenti | Chicago (Marian) (10-4) | Dave Mattio | 31-7 |
| 2000 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Frank Lenti | New Lenox (Providence) (11-3) | Matt Senffner | 38-12 |
| 2001 | Joliet (Catholic) (13-1) | Dan Sharp | Morris (13-1) | Dan Darlington | 27-20 |
| 2002 | New Lenox (Providence) (14-0) | Matt Senffner | Pontiac (12-2) | David Young | 42-0 |
| 2003 | Joliet (Catholic) (13-1) | Dan Sharp | Springfield (S.H.-Griffin) (13-1) | Ken Leonard | 24-21 |
| 2004 | Joliet (Catholic) (14-0) | Dan Sharp | Morris (13-1) | Dan Darlington | 17-0 |
| 2005 | Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) (14-0) | Ken Leonard | Rock Island (Alleman) (12-2) | Dave DeJaegher | 28-21 |
| 2006 | Springfield (Sacred Heart-Griffin) (14-0) | Ken Leonard | Woodstock (Marian) (13-1) | Ed Brucker | 35-14 |
| CLASS 6A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1980 | Chicago (Gordon Tech) (12-1) | Tom Winiecki | Burbank (Reavis (12-1) | Dennis Wierzal | 6-0 |
| AT DYCHE STADIUM, EVANSTON | |||||
| 1981 | Chicago (Brother Rice) (11-2) | Tom Mitchell | Burbank (Reavis) (10-3) | Dennis Wierzal | 14-0 |
| 1982 | Burbank (Reavis) (12-1) | Dennis Wierzal | Winnetka (New Trier) (11-2) | Chic Chichowski | 20-7 |
| 1983 | East St. Louis (Sr.) (13-0) | Robert Shannon | Addison (A. Trail) (11-2) | Paul Parpet | 13-0 |
| 1984 | East St. Louis (Sr.) (13-0) | Robert Shannon | Downers Grove (South) (12-1) | Tim Mash | 38-6 |
| AT HANCOCK STADIUM, NORMAL | |||||
| 1985 | East St. Louis (Sr.) (14-0) | Robert Shannon | Chicago (Brother Rice) (11-3) | Tom Mitchell | 46-0 |
| 1986 | Buffalo Grove (14-0) | Grant Blaney | Chicago (Marist) (12-2) | Tony Pietrzak | 26-6 |
| 1987 | Arlington Heights (Hersey) (12-2) | Bruce Glover | East St. Louis (Sr.) (13-1) | Bob Shannon | 26-6 |
| 1988 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (14-0) | Frank Lenti | East St. Louis (Sr.) (13-1) | Bob Shannon | 21-7 |
| 1989 | East St. Louis (Sr.) (14-0) | Robert Shannon | Harvey (Thornton) (10-4) | William Mosel | 55-8 |
| 1990 | Harvey (Thornton) (12-2) | William Mosel | Downers Grove (North) (13-1) | Pete Ventrelli | 31-21 |
| 1991 | East St. Louis (Sr.) (13-1) | Robert Shannon | Carol Stream (Glenbard North) (12-2) | Dale Evans | 47-6 |
| 1992 | Naperville (North) (12-2) | Larry McKeon | Wilmette (Loyola) (12-2) | John Hoerster | 21-11 |
| 1993 | Wilmette (Loyola) (12-2) | John Hoerster | Downers Grove (South) (13-1) | John Belskis | 7-0 |
| 1994 | Flossmoor (Homewood-F.) (13-1) | John Wrenn | Naperville (North) (12-2) | Larry McKeon | 13-12 |
| 1995 | Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) (12-2) | John Thorne | Naperville (Central) (13-1) | Joe Bunge | 22-21 |
| 1996 | Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) (13-1) | John Thorne | New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) (13-1) | Rob Glielmi | 42-27 |
| 1997 | New Lenox (Lincoln-Way) (14-0) | Rob Glielmi | Addison (A. Trail) (12-2) | Paul Parpet | 52-22 |
| 1998 | Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) (14-0) | John Thorne | Barrington (13-1) | Al Kamradt | 42-14 |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 1999 | Naperville (Central) (14-0) | Joe Bunge | Schaumburg (11-3) | Tom Cerasani | 56-31 |
| 2000 | Park Ridge (Maine South) (13-1) | Phil Hopkins | Carol Stream (Glenbard North) (10-4) | Dale Evans | 27-8 |
| 2001 | New Lenox (Providence) (14-0) | Matt Senffner | Oak Lawn (Richards) (13-1) | Gary Korhonen | 41-0 |
| 2002 | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Frank Lenti | Bloomington (H.S.) (13-1) | Rigo Schmelzer | 31-0 |
| 2003 | Mundelein (Carmel) (14-0) | Andy Bitto | Bloomington (H.S.) (13-1) | Rigo Schmelzer | 54-26 |
| 2004 | New Lenox (Providence) (13-1) | Matt Senffner | Bloomington (H.S.) (13-1) | Rigo Schmelzer | 40-0 |
| 2005 | Morris (14-0) | George Dergo | Normal (Community) (12-2) | Hud Venerable | 14-9 |
| 2006 | Normal (Community) (14-0) | Hud Venerable | Batavia (12-2) | Michael Gaspari | 30-20 |
| CLASS 7A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 2001 | Mt. Prospect (Prospect) (14-0) | Brent Pearlman | Edwardsville (H.S.) (12-2) | Tim Dougherty | 19-14 |
| 2002 | Mt. Prospect (Prospect) (12-2) | Brent Pearlman | Edwardsville (H.S.) (12-2) | Tim Dougherty | 24-7 |
| 2003 | Oswego (13-1) | Karl Hoinkes | Libertyville (13-1) | Randy Kuceyeski | 28-21 (2OT) |
| 2004 | Libertyville (14-0) | Randy Kuceyeski | Cary (C.-Grove) (13-1) | Bruce Kay | 13-3 |
| 2005 | Mt. Prospect (Prospect) (13-1) | Brent Pearlman | Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (13-1) | Frank Lenti | 20-14 |
| 2006 | Chicago (St. Rita) (13-1) | Todd Kuska | Lake Zurich (12-2) | Bryan Stortz | 35-21 |
| CLASS 8A | |||||
| Year | Champion | Coach | Runner-up | Coach | Score |
| AT MEMORIAL STADIUM, CHAMPAIGN | |||||
| 2001 | Downers Grove (South) (12-2) | John Belskis | Naperville (Central) (13-1) | Joe Bunge | 34-31 |
| 2002 | Lockport (Twp.) (13-1) | Bret Kooi | Lincolnshire (Stevenson) (11-3) | Bill Mitz | 35-14 |
| 2003 | Lockport (Twp.) (12-2) | Bret Kooi | Park Ridge (Maine South) (13-1) | David Inserra | 48-27 |
| 2004 | Downers Grove (North) (12-2) | John Wander | Park Ridge (Maine South) (13-1) | David Inserra | 33-13 |
| 2005 | Frankfort (Lincoln-Way East) (14-0) | Rob Zvonar | Park Ridge (Maine South) (12-2) | David Inserra | 30-24 (2 OT) |
| 2006 | Wheaton (W. Warrenville South) (14-0) | Ron Muhitch |
Chicago (Mt. Carmel) (12-2) | Frank Lenti | 44-21 |
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