Game Information

For Immediate Release~ (Murphysboro, IL): On Saturday, October 28, 2023, #15 Taylorville Tornadoes will travel to #2 Murphysboro Red Devils. The kickoff is scheduled for 3pm, while the gates will open to the general public at 1:30pm.

Tickets are available only at the gate. All tickets are $5 (Babies in arms admitted free of charge). Only those listed on the pass gate will be admitted free of charge.

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Suggested Travel

Hey Taylorville students & fans, Suggested driving routes:

Best bet is to enter Nashville, IL (Rt. 127). -Travel on Rte. 127 into Murphysboro. -Turn Right (west) onto Industrial Park Road. -Turn Left (south) onto Business 13. -Turn Right (west) onto Blackwood Drive. which leads to Murphysboro HS. Enjoy the Game! -Kickoff, 3pm. -Gates Open, 1:30pm. -Tickets $5.

GPS: 50 Blackwood Drive, Murphysboro

Special Announcement

4 months ago

For Immediate Release ~ (Murphysboro, IL): Murphysboro High School recognizes state and local regulations prohibiting the use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products on the campus of MHS. Furthermore, IHSA by-laws prohibit the “possession, distribution, sale, and or consumption of alcoholic beverages” at all IHSA state series events. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed on school property at the playoff football game on October 28th. Outside beverages will not be allowed into the stadium. Coolers and/or containers at tailgate sites are subject to search by Murphysboro Police Department. Violations of this expectation will result in the removal from the school premises and the possibility of being banned from future Murphysboro High School events.

Murphysboro HS

50 Blackwood Dr. (Google map, other maps)

Murphysboro, IL 62966 Phone: 618-687-2336 Fax: 618-687-3532 School Web Site: sportszone.mhs.org Enrollment: 575.5 Conference(s): Southern Ill. River-to-River Nickname(s): Red Devils (boys), Red Devils (girls) Colors: Crimson/Corn School Type: Public Coed

County: Jackson Cities in District: Murphysboro Board Division: 7, Legislative District: 21

Taylorville HS

815 Springfield Rd. (Google map, other maps)

Taylorville, IL 62568-1245 Phone: 217-824-2268 Fax: 217-824-3352 School Web Site: www.tcusd3.org/home Enrollment: 773 Conference(s): Apollo Nickname(s): Tornadoes (boys), Lady Tornadoes (girls) Colors: Purple/Gold School Type: Public Coed

County: Christian Cities in District: Mt. Auburn 475; Stonington 909; Taylorville 11,093 Board Division: 6, Legislative District: 18