SOBOs Set for I8FA First Round Clash with Polo Marcos
With the regular season complete now, the South Beloit SOBOs will look to keep their momentum rolling when they travel to face the Polo Marcos on Saturday, Oct. 31, in a noon kickoff at Polo High School.
The matchup features two programs that have enjoyed successful seasons. South Beloit enters the contest with a 6-3 overall record and an undefeated 4-0 mark in the 8-Man Northeast Conference, earning the title of conference champions. The SOBOs have relied on a balanced attack and a defense that has consistently stepped up in key moments throughout the season.
Standing across the field will be a Polo Marcos squad that enters at 7-2 overall and has established itself as one of the stronger teams in Illinois. The Marcos have used a physical style of play and explosive playmakers to put together another winning campaign.
For South Beloit, the game presents an opportunity to measure itself against another successful program in the opening round of the postseason. The SOBOs have shown resilience throughout the year, overcoming challenges and finding ways to win critical games on their path to a conference championship.
Saturday's contest is expected to feature plenty of intensity, with both teams bringing winning records and confidence into the matchup. The battle between South Beloit's championship pedigree and Polo's strong season could make for one of the more intriguing postseason matchups in the region.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon at Polo High School Football Field.
Game at a Glance
- Matchup: South Beloit SOBOs (6-3, 4-0 8-Man Northeast Conference Champions) vs. Polo Marcos (7-2)
- Date: Oct. 31
- Time: Noon
- Location: Polo High School Football Field
- Storyline: Conference champions South Beloit look to continue their strong season against a talented Polo squad in a battle of teams with a combined 13 victories. First Round of the 2026 I8FA playoffs.
