Directions to Area Schools

ARGENTA – Rt.47 South out of Mahomet to Interstate 72. West on I-72 to Rt 48 exit (Weldon-Cisco exit) South on Rt .48 to the first Argenta street to the right. Go west three blocks and turn north (right) to the school.

BLOOMINGTON CENTRAL CATHOLIC H.S. - Take I-74 West to the Downs Exit. Go North all the way through Downs to the first Stop Sign. This is Route 150. Turn left (west) on 150. Go approx. 3 miles to the first stoplight. This will be Towanda/Barnes Road and there will be a Mobil Super Pantry on the corner. Turn Right (North) on Towanda/Barnes Road and go approximately 4 miles to Route 9 (second stoplight). You will see the Airport on your left. Turn Left (West) on Route 9. Take Route 9 to Airport Road (approximately 2.5 miles) and turn Right on Airport Road. Bloomington Central Catholic High School will be up one block on the Right.

BLOOMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL - Take 74 West to Bloomington, Main St., exit. Go through (stop light) town till you reach Locust St., turn right onto Locust St. School is on this side road on the left.

BLUE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL - Take Rt. 150 to Farmer City exit. You are now on Rt. 54/150. Stay on 54 into town. Go past the IGA and the bank. Go about 2-3 blocks past the IGA. Turn right on John Street. About 5 bks down John Street is the H.S., go past the pool: softball field is just behind the pool. XC – At Farmer City exit (Rt. 54) go south to the stop sign at Main St. Turn south & go about ½ mi. on Main St. to South Park.

CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL - Take I-72 east to Champaign. At Mattis Ave., turn right (south). Follow Mattis to John St. (at stop light) & turn right (west). Go to Crescent Dr. turn left (south). School will be on right hand side. Soccer complex – Mattis Ave. to John St., turn left on John. After turning on John the 2nd four way stop is Kenwood Rd. Turn left on Kenwood Rd. Soccer complex is on left ¼ mi down.

CHAMPAIGN CENTRAL - 610 W. University Ave. Gym entrance is one block north on Park St. Soccer and baseball are at McKinley field: from I-72 turn right on Prospect to John St. Turn left on John St. to New St. Turn right on New St. Fields are on the right side of the street, past parking lot. Softball games – are played at the fields behind Carrie Busey Schools. Take Rt. 72 into Champaign and turn right (south) on Mattis. Turn left (east) on Kirby. Go past Old Farm Shops and Carrie Busey School, then turn right into parking lot just past school. Fields can be seen from parking lot.

CHARLESTON H.S. - Take I-57 south to Rt. 16 east. Charleston H.S. is located at junction of Rt. 16 and Rt. 130. Soccer field is 1.5 miles south on Rt. 130 at Southeast Park. Softball – Take I-57 to Charleston exit (Rt. 16). Rt. 16 become Lincoln Ave. while in Charleston. You will come to the 4th stop light at the intersection of Lincoln Ave & Division St. McDonalds will be on the right. Turn left onto Division St. and continue on Division until you come to Vine St. (you will go through a stop sign at Polk Ave. & also one at Madison Ave. & cross railroad tracks.) Turn right onto Vine St. & Lanman field is on the right.

CHRISMAN HIGH SCHOOL - Take I-74 East to I-57. Go south on I-57 to the Tuscola exit (Rt. 36). Go east on Rt. 36 approximately 33 miles to Rt. 1. Turn north on Rt. 1. Chrisman H.S. is on left side.

CLINTON H.S. - Take I-74 west to Rt. 10. Take Rt. 10 west to Clinton. High school is on Rt. 10 at west edge of Clinton, across from Walmart.

COLFAX, RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL – Take 47 North to Rt 9, turn left on Rt 9. Go to county rd 3300, turn right. Go five miles to county rd 1900, turn right. Cross bridge and take first left after bridge. Go to stop sign & turn right onto Wood St. School on right.

DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL - Take I- 74 east to Main St. exit. Proceed east about 4 miles on Main St. Turn left (north) on Jackson St. Go 2-3 miles to Fairchild St. HS is on the corner of Jackson and Fairchild. Soccer/football field is on the east side of the HS. 202 E. Fairchild St. Softball I-74 exit Bowman-Perrysville Rd., at the top of the exit, turn left (North). Go through 6 stop lights-Danville Lutheran School will be on the left Take the first left past the Danville Luthern School (Winter Ave.) The first left after that takes you to the softball diamond. Baseball: JV @ Garfield Park:exit Bowman-Perrysville. At first stop light (main st.) turn right, East.. Go to 2nd light and turn left on Griffin. Pass the RR tracks and it is on the left. Varsity @ Danville Stadium: exit Gilbert St. North. 1st right across the interstate.

DECATUR EISENHOWER – South of Mahomet to I-72. West on I-72 to exit 41 (Rt 48-Decatur/Oreana). South on Rt 48 to the intersection of Rt 48 and Rt 121. Continue south on Rt 121 (22nd street) until 22nd street runs into Lake Shore Drive. Continue on Lake Shore Drive to stop light at 16th Street (St. Mary’s Hospital). Turn right on 16th Street and go about 1 blk to the school. John Hopkins Field-Take I-72 and exit 51 South. Take 51S. into town and through town. Go under the overpass (train overpass) and stay in the right lane. Take the 105/LakeShore exit at the top. Follow 105 around to the first stoplight (Jasper). Turn Left on Jasper. Go 5-6 blocks and the field/parking lot will be on the left.

DECATUR MACARTHUR HIGH SCHOOL – Drive south on route 47 to I-72. Turn west on I-72 and drive to route 51 south into Decatur. This will become Main Street as you get into town. Continue south on Main Street until you reach the stoplight at Grand Avenue. Turn right on Grand Avenue and drive west on Grand until you reach Fairview Avenue (about 3 blks). MacArthur High School is on the south (left) side of Grand Avenue just past Fairview Avenue.

EFFINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL - Take I-57 south to exit 179A, towards Memphis, Merge onto I-57 South. Take I-57 South / I-70 West. Take the Fayette Ave., exit 159. Turn right on Fayette Ave.

EUREKA HIGH SCHOOL - I-74 West to 117 North. Take 117 North to Eureka. Turn left, West on Cruger.

FAIRBURY PRAIRIE CENTRAL – Take Rt. 47 north to Forrest and Rt 24. Go west (left) on Rt. 24 and go 5 miles to Fairbury. Turn North (right) on 7th St, until you reach the school. 411 N. 7th St. Fairbury. JV BASEBALL - (Jr High in Forrest) Take Rt 47 left after upper elementary school. 3 blks west, half way up turn right. right behind school.

FISHER HIGH SCHOOL – Take Rt. 47 north to 136. Turn right (east) and H.S. will be on the right. Field is behind school. If not there drive on to town, look for light banks—this is a football field, just to the east is softball field. Take a side street north and watch to the left for an alleyway to the parking area.

GCMS HIGH SCHOOL – Softball – Take Rt. 47 north to light. Go straight to north end of town, to 800 North. Field is on left. In Melvin, follow Rt. 9 to Rt. 54. Go north 10 miles to Melvin. Take second left past water tower. Keep north through town to T. At T, turn left. that’s the ball fields, next to church. Need to check on field for games ahead of time.

GRANITE CITY HGH SCHOOL – Take I- 72 west to I- 55 south to I- 270 west to Rt. 203 south (to Granite City). Turn left (south) from the off ramp & go through town (through several sets of lights). Stay in the right hand lane. H.S. is on the right hand side. Turn into parking lot just before Madison Ave. (or lane will veer into Madison Ave.)

HERSCHER - Take Rt. 47 north to Rt. 116 east to Rt. 115. Turn north (left) on Rt. 115. Follow Rt. 115 to Main St., turn south (left) on Main St. The school is located on the west side of the street within the 1st blk. The football stadium is 2 blks west of Main St.

HOOPESTON - Take I-57 north to Paxton, then Rt. 9 east to Hoopeston. High school is located on the south side of Rt. 9, east of junction with Rt. 1. Soccer field at Honeywell Grade School. Turn north on 5th St. (across from high school) and go ten (10) blocks north. Field on right side of road. Softball field is behind school, alleyway access.

JUDAH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL - Soccer Field – Take I-74 to the I-57 interchange. Take I-57 south about 2 miles to the I-72 interchange. Take I-72 into Champaign. This turns into University Ave., upon entering town. At the intersection with Mattis Ave., (2nd traffic signal light) turn right. Take Mattis Ave., south all the way to Church Rd.(approximately 4 ¼ miles). At Church Rd., turn left (this intersection should be signed 1200N & 1000E). Take Church Rd to the park in Savoy (approx. 1 mile). The park (Jones Park) is located behind the Head Start building ay 310 W. Church. The soccer field is at the north end of the park. You can park along the north side of the street or in the parking lot along the west side of the Head Start building.

LEROY HIGH SCHOOL - I-74 to LeRoy. Turn right onto Chestnut. Turn right, (East) on Center, school is five blocks down on right side.

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL – Route 150 west to Farmer City. Turn left on Rt.54 and go west to Clinton. At Clinton take the right turn onto route 10 and continue west to Lincoln. At the stop sign in Lincoln at Rt 12, turn south (left) and go about ½ mile to Broadway. Turn right on Broadway until you reach LaDue street. Turn left on LaDue and proceed to the end of the street—the intersection with Wyatt Street.

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL - Girls Soccer – Take 47 south to Rt.10 Turn right (west) & proceed to Lincoln. Watch for Kickapoo St. (there may be a stop light) turn right. Go through town to Wyatt. Turn Left. Follow the road around a bend and school will be on your left (road name may change to Primm Rd.). Take 1st drive on the left and follow behind school to fields in the back.

MANTENO - Take I-57 north. Manteno is north of Kankakee. Get off on Manteno exit, turn right into town west Division. Go through to Maple St., turn North on Maple, school is on the left. Soccer- Get off at Manteno exit (Exit 322) take a right of the exit. Turn right on the street just past McDonalds. Stay on this road and follow it to the stop sign. You will see South Creek Park on the left, games are played there.

MAROA-FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL –Take Rt. 10 to Clinton, turn left, south to US 51, go 10 miles South of Clinton, turn left, east on county road 58, turn right on Cedar.

MATTOON- Take I-74 to I-57 South. Take the IL-16 West exit towards Mattoon (exit #179A). Turn left on S. 25th, turn right on Walnut Ave

MONTICELLO H.S. - I-72 west to Monticello exit (IL 105) Take 105 to William St. Turn left. For softball and track, take 105 one more block to Kratz St., turn left.

MONTICELLO – Girls Soccer - Take I- 72 west to 2nd Monticello exit. Turn right just in front of the Hardees, just past the Red Fox store. Go to the edge of town; school will be on the left.

MT. ZION HIGH SCHOOL - I-72 west to Rt. 48 (exit 4). Turn South toward Decatur on Rt. 48 and go about ¼ mi to Brush College Rd. Turn left onto Brush College Rd and go to Eldorado St, turn left (east). Turn right on First Street after the bride (Mt. Zion Rd.) follow this road until you pass the airport and continue South to Rt. 121/136. Go straight ahead South past McDonalds on Rt.121 to Mt. Zion. Rt. 121 will make a turn to the left and another street will turn to the west and cross a railroad track. Take this street to the post office and turn South (left). School is 3 blocks.

NORMAL U-HIGH - Take I-74 west to Bloomington exit (Rt. 51 North). Proceed north all the way through Bloomington and most of the way through Normal. *The University Stadium is on the left after College Avenue. The drive to the parking lot is just beyond the north edge of the University stadium parking lot. Football games are played at the stadium. Softball fields are north of high school on Rt. 51, at Fairview Park.

NORMAL U-HIGH - ( For XC ) Take I-74 West to Bloomington exit 51 north. Take 51 north through Bloomington to Normal. (51 also becomes Main St) You will go through the Illinois State University campus to Gregory St. Turn left on Gregory. You will see University High School on your left. Take Gregory west until you come to a T-road. Maxwell Park is at the T-road.

NORMAL WEST HIGH SCHOOL – I-74 TO Bloomington take US 51/Main St, north turn Left on College Avenue. go 1 ½ mi north (right ) on Parkside Rd. School 5 blks.

NORMAL COMMUNITY H.S.– Take I-74 West to the Downs Exit. Go North all the way through Downs to the first Stop Sign. This is Route 150. Turn left (west) on 150. Go approx. 3 miles to the first stoplight. This will be Towanda/Barnes Road and there will be a Mobil Super Pantry on the corner. Turn Right (North) on Towanda/Barnes Road and go approximately 4 miles to Route 9 (second stoplight). You will see the Airport on your left. Continue North across Route 9 for approx. 3 more miles to Raab Road (flashing yellow light). Turn Left (West) on Raab Road. Normal Community High School will be up approximately ½ mile on your Right.

OLYMPIA – See Stanford Olympia.

PARIS HIGH SCHOOL – Softball – Take Rt. 74 east to Rt. 49 south at Ogden exit, through Homer., about 30 miles. At Rt. 36 , go east (left) to Chrisman, about 12-15 min. to Rt. 1 at Chrisman, go south (right),about 12 miles to Paris. Cross the lake, go by the D.Q. about 100 yds. American Legion Hall, softball diamonds are behind. Go through white brick columns.

PBL HIGH SCHOOL – Take Rt. 57 to the Paxton exit. This is Rt. 9/Ottawa St. Follow the road as it curves. At the 4-way stop, turn right (Patton Market). At Rt. 45 turn right past Colonial Pantry. Turn left at the next street past Franklin. At Hamburger Place, turn left and school is there. Softball Field is behind grade school.

PONTIAC H.S.- North on Rt. 47 to Rt. 116. Turn left (west) on 116 and drive into town. DO NOT follow 116 as it turns south at edge of town. Instead, drive straight west into Pontiac. School is on that street. Softball is behind school. **JV-Baseball field is 3 blks before school.

PRAIRIE CENTRAL H.S. - North on Rt. 47 to Forrest and Rt. 24 . West (left) on Rt. 24 and drive 5 miles to Fairbury. Turn north (right) on 7th Street until you reach the school. Soph/Fresh Baseball - Some games played at Chatsworth. Rt. 24 runs through Fairbury, Forrest, and around the southwest side of Chatsworth. At the west edge of Chatsworth, turn left onto the frontage road at the Homeshield Engineered Products Plant. Proceed eastward (approx ¼ mi.) to the sign labeled CAPS Pool. Turn left and cross the RR tracks and continue straight ahead (north) approx ½ mi. Diamond on the left (west) side.

RANTOUL H.S. - Take I-74 east to I-57 north to the Rt. 136 exit. Go east (right) through town and across Rt. 45. Turn left at Frederick, then right at stop sign. For softball, turn right at Frederick. Fresh-Soph Baseball - Take I-74 East to Rt. 45 exit. Turn left at stop light. Proceed north on Rt. 45. Go to first stop light (Chandler) turn right. Go to 4-way stop; turn left. There will be a big airplane on the right and the field is on the left (old Chanute AFB).

SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL - Take Rt. 47 south to I-72 and turn west on I-72. Follow I-72 until it runs into Springfield. Continue straight ahead on Clear Lake Ave., as it goes into the city. Clear Lake has a small jog and merges into Jefferson Street which continues as a one way street west. Stay on Jefferson Street until you pass the Prairie Capital Convention Center and some other large buildings. Cross street numbers will begin counting down from 9th to 1st. After passing 1st Street, begin looking for a chance to turn left on Lewis Street. The school is 2 blocks south on Lewis. Track is south of the school about 2 blocks on Capital Street.

SPRINGFIELD LANPHIER – Girls Soccer Take I- 74 west to Springfield. Merge with I-55 south and stay on 55 south when 72 splits off . Follow 55 south about 2 miles to the Toronto Rd. exit. Turn left onto Toronto Rd. Proceed to Frontage Rd./South 6th Street, turn left. (This will run parallel to I- 55). Proceed for about 2 miles to the Lee School Soccer Complex, (just beyond the McFarland Mental Health Center).

SPRINGFIELD LANPHIER H.S.– Take I - 72 all the way to Springfield. Go over I-55, I-72 ends & becomes Clearlake. Continue west on Clearlake approximately 3 miles to 11th Street. Turn right (north on 11th St. Take 11 St. to North Grand. Lanphier High School is on the corner of N. Grand and 11th.

SPRINGFIELD SOUTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL - Drive south on Rt. 47 to I-72 -72 west to I-55 at Springfield. Turn south on I-55 to South Grand Avenue (exit 96-B). Stay on South Grand Avenue until you cross Dirkson Parkway and a railroad. Continue until you reach Taylor Street. Turn south (left) on Taylor and continue 3 to 4 blocks until you reach the school. Park on the south side of the school.

ST. ANTHONY – Take I-57 south to Effingham exit. Turn left at stop sign, go 1 mile to Roadway Rd. (1 blk before stoplight). Turn left on Roadway. Go one block, school is on the left. (Soccer field behind main gym).

ST. JOSEPH-OGDEN HIGH SCHOOL – Take Rt. 74 east to St. Joe exit. Turn right on Grand St., which comes up very quickly. Just behind big white house is road into parking lot., turn left, on the right is the field.

ST. TERESA – Rt. 47 south to I- 72. Turn west (right) onto I-72, continue west on I-72 to Rt 51 (Decatur exit). Take Rt 51 south until you cross Pershing Road (Chevrolet dealer will be on your right). 1 blk after Pershing, turn left (east) on Damon Ave to Water Street. Turn left on Water to the school.

STANFORD OLYMPIA H.S. – Take I-74 west to I-55 south of Bloomington. Go south on I-55 to the Shirley exit. Go right from the exit to “old Rt. 66”. Go left on old 66 ½ mi to the Shirley Bridge on county road 850 N. Go right across the bridge. Go west through Shirley on the blacktop road 6 miles to the T-intersection with Cr 500E. Turn left (south) at the “T”. Go about ½ mi to CR 800N. Turn right (west). 3 mi. to school.

TRI-VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL – Take 74 to Downs. Go through Downs and turn right on 150. Turn right on county road 36.

UNITY H.S. - I-74 east to I-57 south to Monticello Road (Willard Airport) exit. Turn left at Monticello Road to Rt. 45. Turn right on Rt. 45 to first road east (Philo Road). Go one mile east on Philo Rd. to first road to the right (south). Drive one mile south to the right and turn right (west) for one-half mile to the school. Parking in rear.

Soccer –Games are played at U of I DCR playing field complex at the corner of Florida & Lincoln in Urbana. Take I- 74 to Lincoln Ave., exit. Go south (right) on Lincoln Ave., until you get to Florida Ave. Soccer fields are on the Southwest corner of the intersection. You may park in the lot on the west side of the field.

URBANA HIGH SCHOOL - Take I-74 to Cunningham south exit. Take Cunningham to Vine St. to Washington St. Turn right on Washington to parking lot entrance.

VILLA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL – Take Rt. 57 south to the Pesotum exit. You are at Rt. 45 south, turn off to Villa Grove., there is just a small sign. Go east to 4-way stop in Villa Grove, turn north. School is on the left and field is behind the school. Alternate route: Rt. 47 through C-U, at University Ave., exit come to the stoplight and turn south onto Rt. 150. The road curves and heads east. At the first crossroad take 130 south. Go through Philo to Villa Grove. The school is on the right behind a machine shop.



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