IHSA Highlights Officiating Shortage
Published on August 31 2023 8:00 am
Last Updated on August 31 2023 8:00 am
Written by Millie Lange
After a crazy week one of high school football, Illinois High School Association leaders are highlighting the need for officials.
Kurt Gibson is the Illinois High School Association Associate Executive Director.
He says in over 20 years with the IHSA, he's never seen anything like it.
Despite an uptick in new officials last year, Friday night's heat and lightning delays put the spotlight on the shortage.
Some teams around the state moved their second half to a Saturday matchup at a neutral site to get officials.
