Cities rely on federal aid to pay for roads and water pipes. But it also goes to services you might not expect.

Others receiving votes: 11, Lexington 22. 12, Yorkville Christian 13. 13, Casey-Westfield 12. 14, Dieterich 8. 15, Peoria Christian 4. 16, Bluford Webber 3. 17, Edinburg 3. 18, South Beloit 3. 19, ...

Sherrard is ranked No. 8 in the Class 2A poll and looking to maintain its spot among the top teams in Illinois.

While the highest-performing students started to regain lost ground, lower-performing students fell further behind.