The Salem Wildcats have the weekend to finalize preparations for their 3a regional opener on Monday at Carbondale. Salem finished the regular season at 10-22 with a loss to Roxana, but hope to turn around their luck when they travel to the Terriers.
Also in 3a, Freeburg is at home with Cahokia.
In 1a regional openers on Monday, Altamont hosts Mulberry Grove, Sandoval is at Webber, Christ Our Rock welcomes Wayne City, St Anthony is at home with Ramsey and North Clay visits NTC rival South Central. Patoka travels to St Elmo/Brownstown while Woodlawn is at home with Lebanon.
In 2a Monday, Mater Dei hosts Nashville, Carlyle at home with DuQuoin, Flora hosts Toledo, Wood River goes to Piasa and Vandalia heads to Robinson.