On Monday morning, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced its 2025 Hall of Fame class, which features 18 coaches from various categories, though no coaches from the Peoria area made the list this time. The inductees are split into five categories: active coaches, career coaches, assistants, deceased coaches, and retired coaches.
Among the notable mentions is Tim O’Halloran, widely known as “Edgy Tim,” who has been a prominent online media personality and IHSA state finals studio analyst. He will receive the 2025 Ray Eliot Award, which recognizes individuals for their significant contributions to Illinois high school football.
The induction ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. The event will kick off with a noon luncheon, where Illinois Fighting Illini football coach Bret Bielema is set to be the keynote speaker, adding prestige to the occasion.
Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased for $40 through the association’s official website, ihsfca.com. This event not only honors the coaches who have made a lasting impact on the sport but also provides an opportunity for fans and supporters of Illinois high school football to come together and celebrate.
For those interested in learning more, it’s a great chance to meet some of the top minds in football and cheer on the exceptional individuals being inducted this year.
In addition, as 2024 unfolds, local fans continue to keep an eye on the best high school talents around Peoria, with mentions from various recent coverage highlighting the 22 top football players in the area.
