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Dylan Dudley leaves Alton High after a successful tenure, accepting a coaching position at his alma mater Illinois College, while the school begins a search for his successor.
The Illinois High School Association has shortened the girls flag football regular season to accommodate a larger playoff format, prompting a wait‑and‑see stance from Edwardsville and Alton, a new bill aimed at greater oversight, and a push from coaches to grow the sport.
The Illinois High School Association’s decision to shorten the girls flag football regular season has sparked debate among coaches, legislators and athletes, who weigh the benefits of expanded playoffs against concerns for player welfare and legislative oversight.