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Centralia Today
By the People, for the People
MacArthur and East St. Louis Face Off in 3A Super Sectional
The winner will advance to the state tournament
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The MacArthur Generals (34-1) will take on the East St. Louis Flyers (30-4) in the 3A Super Sectional basketball game at the BOS Center in Springfield on Monday night. The winner of this matchup will earn a trip to the state tournament.
Why it matters
This is a highly anticipated matchup between two of the top 3A high school basketball teams in Illinois. Both teams had impressive sectional final wins to reach this point, and the winner will have the chance to compete for a state championship.
The details
MacArthur defeated Normal U-High in the sectional final, while East St. Louis beat Centralia. The game will tip off at 7pm on Monday at the BOS Center in Springfield.
- The game will be played on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7pm.
The players
MacArthur Generals
The MacArthur Generals enter the game with a 34-1 record after defeating Normal U-High in the sectional final.
East St. Louis Flyers
The East St. Louis Flyers come into the game with a 30-4 record after beating Centralia in the sectional final.
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the state tournament.
The takeaway
This highly anticipated 3A Super Sectional matchup between two of Illinois' top high school basketball teams will determine which squad earns a trip to the state tournament.
