| 2025 IESA Scholastic Bowl State Finals Set for Peoria Civic Center on May 9
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The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) is pleased to announce that the 2025 Scholastic Bowl State Finals will be held at the Peoria Civic Center on Friday, May 9. This year marks the 35th anniversary of state series competition in Scholastic Bowl, and for the twelfth consecutive year, the event will be hosted in Peoria.
Since the inception of the IESA state series in 1988, the tournament has evolved from a single-class format to the current dual classification of Class A and Class AA, introduced in 1997 based on school size. This year, a total of 16 teams—eight from Class A and eight from Class AA—will compete, with each team vying for the prestigious title in their respective class.
The competition will kick off at 1:00 p.m., with each class divided into two pools of four teams. Following the initial three rounds of play, the winners of each pool will advance to the championship match, while the runners-up will compete for third-place honors. Matches are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m., followed by an hour-long intermission for dinner. The final matches, including the awards ceremony, will commence at 5:00 p.m.
Admission to the event is set at $5.00 for all attendees, granting entry for the entire day of competition. Children younger than kindergarten can attend free of charge. Attendees will receive a wristband for all-day access throughout the venue.
This year, the Scholastic Bowl series attracted participation from 423 member schools, showcasing the excitement and intellectual rigor of this academic competition. The questions used during the tournament are provided by Reinstein Quiz Bowl, and the event will utilize the advanced lockout systems by Quiz Bowl Systems, ensuring smooth gameplay.
The full schedule, team pairings, and additional details, including the opportunity to listen to the championship matches online, are available on the IESA website. Only the championship matches for each class will be broadcast.
Here is a look at each of the two 2025 State Final Tournaments:
CLASS A TOURNAMENT
POOL A TEAMS: Palatine Quest, Decatur Our Lady of Lourdes, Peoria Heights St. Thomas, Virginia
POOL B TEAMS: Ottawa Wallace, Champaign Next Generation, Casey-Westfield, Aviston
Pool A
1:00 p.m. – Decatur Our Lady of Lourdes v Virginia
1:00 p.m. – Palatine Quest v Peoria Heights St. Thomas
2:00 p.m. – Decatur Our Lady of Lourdes v Palatine Quest
2:00 p.m. – Virginia v Peoria Heights St. Thomas
3:00 p.m. – Decatur Our Lady of Lourdes v Peoria Heights St. Thomas
3:00 p.m. – Virginia v Palatine Quest
Pool B
1:00 p.m. – Ottawa Wallace v Champaign Next Generation
1:00 p.m. – Casey-Westfield v Aviston
2:00 p.m. – Ottawa Wallace v Casey-Westfield
2:00 p.m. – Champaign Next Generation v Aviston
3:00 p.m. – Ottawa Wallace v Aviston
3:00 p.m. – Champaign Next Generation v Casey-Westfield
5:00 p.m. – Pool A runner-up vs. Pool B runner-up (third place)
5:00 p.m. – Pool A winner vs. Pool B winner (championship)
CLASS AA TOURNAMENT
POOL A TEAMS: Frankfort Hickory Creek, Manhattan, Monticello, Edwardsville Lincoln
POOL B TEAMS: Buffalo Grove Twin Groves, Sycamore, Morton JHS, Springfield Franklin
Pool A
1:00 p.m. – Monticello v Edwardsville Lincoln
1:00 p.m. – Frankfort Hickory Creek v Manhattan
2:00 p.m. – Monticello v Frankfort Hickory Creek
2:00 p.m. – Edwardsville Lincoln v Manhattan
3:00 p.m. – Monticello v Manhattan
3:00 p.m. – Edwardsville Lincoln v Frankfort Hickory Creek
Pool B
1:00 p.m. – Buffalo Grove Twin Groves v Sycamore
1:00 p.m. – Springfield Franklin v Morton JHS
2:00 p.m. – Buffalo Grove Twin Groves v Springfield Franklin
2:00 p.m. – Sycamore v Morton JHS
3:00 p.m. – Buffalo Grove Twin Groves v Morton JHS
3:00 p.m. – Sycamore v Springfield Franklin
5:00 p.m. – Pool A runner-up vs. Pool B runner-up (third place)
5:00 p.m. – Pool A winner vs. Pool B winner (championship)
Join us for a day of intellect, competition, and celebration of academic excellence as we recognize the hard work and dedication of these talented students.
For additional information and updates, please refer to the IESA website or contact Chris Frasco chris@iesa.org
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