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⬛️⬜️ #IHSA Officials registration for the 2026-27 school year opens today!
Consider joining our team and getting paid to stay connected to the sports you love!
Learn more & register here▶️ ihsa.org/news-media/article/…
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Congratulations to this month’s IHSA Officiating Crew of the Month! 🏈
We recognize this crew for their hard work, consistency, and dedication to upholding the integrity of high school athletics across Illinois. Their commitment to fairness, sportsmanship, and excellence helps make a positive impact on student-athletes and the game we all love.
#ThisIsHSFootball
⚾️ Congratulations to Dunlap High School alum Alex Tosi, who had the plate in the White Sox-Astros MLB Wild Card game in Houston yesterday!
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Congratulations to this month's IHSA Officiating Crew of The Month! 👏🏈
We're proud to recognize this outstanding crew for their dedication, professionalism, leadership, and commitment to the game! #ThisIsHSFootball
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This past weekend, IHSA Girls Flag Football Official Fallon Dickens represented Illinois on one of the biggest stages in youth football, serving as an official at the NFL FLAG Championships.
Congratulations to Fallon on an incredible achievement! ⭐️
⚾️IHSA history occurred on May 15 when Lake Forest Academy hosted Westmont in baseball.
The contest was officiated by Abby Boyd & Brenda Mendoza, in what is believed to be the first varsity baseball game in #IHSA history to feature two female umpires.
Congrats Abby and Brenda!
The CPS Baseball Hall of Fame honored its class of inductees on May 16 at Curtis Granderson Stadium.
The 2026 class included a trio of #IHSA Officials:
⚾️ Al Albert (49th season as an IHSA baseball umpire)
⚾️ Carl Lucas (31st season)
⚾️ Carl Redmond (28th season)
Congrats!
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I covered hundreds of games this season and can’t remember more than one or two instances of iffy officiating.
They do a great job and take too much abuse. The state is lucky to have officials that take so much pride in what they do.
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The #IHSA is sad to report that legendary IHSA official Dick Deitz has passed away at the age of 86.
Deitz was a five-sport official and one of seven @IHSAOfficials from Illinois to be inducted into the @NFHS_Org Hall of Fame.
🔗More on Deitz▶️ihsa.org/news-media/article/…
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The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is proud to announce its 2025-26 Officials of the Year in 22 IHSA sports. This year’s winners will be recognized during the 2026 IHSA Officials Conference, which will be held July 10-11 in Normal, Illinois.
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As a part of the NFHS Coach of the Year program, the IHSA administrative staff annually honors 33 individuals as NFHS Coaches of the Year in their respective sports and activities.
Congrats to the 2025 NFHS Coaches of the Year! 🏆
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Sandburg’s Ellie Driscoll, who loves playing basketball, adds new challenge. Officiating. ‘It will be awesome.’ trib.al/LCzUTxl
The #IHSA was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Andre Morgan. He was an @IHSAOfficials in four sports, including being a State Final umpire in baseball.
Andre was also very active in the IHSA Wrestling community. Our condolences go out to all of his family and friends.
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Happy Add A. Tuesday! Congratulations to the @IHSA_IL State Finals Sportsmanship Award recipients for the 2025 spring season!
Thank you to Bill Topp, the President of the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) for sharing his time and expertise as a presenter at the the 2025 #IHSA Officials Conference on July 12 in Normal!!!
Congratulations to the 2025 @IHSAOfficials of the Year!
These dedicated individuals were honored on Friday night at the opening session of the 2025 #IHSA Officials Conference!
⬛️⬜️ The 26th #IHSA Conference is set to unfold on July 11-12 at Normal West High School. Hundreds of @IHSA_IL officials will attend this professional development event that provides training in all sports.
Register today!
🔗 More Info ⬇️
ihsa.org/News-Media/Announce…
🏃♀️🏆🏅 Thank you to all the #IHSA Track & Field officials who help make the season & State Series possible!
We are excited to recognize Gary Gould as the Honorary Referee of the 2025 IHSA Girls Track & Field State Finals on May 22-24!
🔗More on Gary▶️ ihsa.org/IHSA-State/IHSA-Sta…
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It’s official.
The @chipubschools Physical Education Department is offering rising Juniors & Seniors 17+ the opportunity to become @IHSA_IL certified Sports Officials as part of their Post Secondary Opportunity Program.
Apply here before May 15.
docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/…
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The #IHSA is seeking a Director of Social Media.
If you are a passionate storyteller ready to develop & implement social media strategies that further the mission of the IHSA, apply here▶️ ihsa.org/Portals/0/Director%…
The application deadline is Friday, May 9.
