Newman overcomes strong start by Mendota to win 35-18, improve to 2-0
Mendota took an early lead, but Newman responded and went on to win 35-18 on Friday in Mendota.
Erie-Prophetstown keeps Hall-Putnam County in check in 19-7 victory
After Hall-Putnam County broke through and scored in the fourth quarter to pull within a score, Erie-Prophetstown responded with a TD of its own and stepped up defensively to finish off a 19-7 win in Spring Valley.
Rock Falls comes up just short to North Boone: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup
Rock Falls tied North Boone late before falling 21-14. Oregon beat Rockford Lutheran, Forreston won, Eastland-Pearl City beat Morrison 22-0, results in 8-man and more in Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup
Photos: Newman vs. Mendota in Week 2 football
Newman Central Catholic defeated Mendota 35-18 on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at Mendota High School. Check out photos from Kyle Russell.
Photos: Newman vs. Mendota in Week 2 football
Newman Central Catholic defeated Mendota 35-18 on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 at Mendota High School. Check out photos from Kyle Russell.
Sterling dominates Chicago Urban Prep in home win
Sterling started strong and made plenty of plays defensively in a 47-0 win over Chicago Urban Prep in Friday’s home opener
Photos: Oregon downs Rockford Lutheran 40-8 in Week 2 action
Oregon jumped out to a 14-0 lead after one quarter and led 40-0 at the half en route to a 40-8 win over Rockford Lutheran in the Hawks’ home opener at Landers-Loomis Field in Oregon.
Photos: Sterling vs. Urban Prep Bronzeville/Englewood Football in Week 2 Matchup.
The Lions of Urban Prep traveled to Sterling to take on the Warriors at Prescott Memorial Field at Roscoe Eades Stadium, September 5, 2025.
Photos: Sterling vs. Urban Prep Bronzeville/Englewood Football in Week 2 Matchup.
The Lions of Urban Prep traveled to Sterling to take on the Warriors at Prescott Memorial Field at Roscoe Eades Stadium, September 5, 2025.
Photos: Dixon takes the gridiron against Byron in Week 2 action
Football powerhouses Dixon and Byron clash in a premier football match-up in Week 2 of the season on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.