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The IHSA (Illinois High School Association) mercy rule is a regulation applied in certain high school sports to prevent one team from excessively outscoring another. Typically, it comes into play when a team has a significant lead, such as a 40-point advantage in football or a 30-point lead in Basketball, leading to a running clock or early termination of the game. This rule is designed to promote sportsmanship and player safety, ensuring that games remain competitive and minimizing the potential for humiliation or injury for the losing team.

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