Middle school football players from Central IL played one last game at Gies Memorial Stadium
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:54 AM · 1 min read
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Getting a chance to play under the bright lights at Gies Memorial Stadium was a dream come true for dozens of middle school football players. Athletes from Champaign, Urbana, Danville and Decatur were competing for the championship prize in the Central Illinois Youth Football League. The league has been around for [...]