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Private schools are crushing it in high school football’s elite Class 8A, snagging the last four state titles and dominating this year’s preseason rankings. The shift? Fresh, young coaching talent is flooding private programs, while public schools cling to veteran leaders like Dave Inserra—now in his 26th season with four titles—but he’s worried about the future and rules letting students travel up to 30 miles for private schools. Meanwhile, Maine South, a public powerhouse, is firing on all cylinders with a record-setting QB, a returning offensive line, and a versatile linebacker ready to make plays—and fueled by last year’s playoff heartbreak. With IHSA expanding playoffs to reward just three or four wins, Inserra fears it’s giving private schools an unfair edge—even if they’re barely winning.

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