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Week 8 football live scores, updates for Rockford area
Week 8 of the high school football season starts on Thursday, Oct. 8, this week, and for all your live scores and live updates from around the Rockford area, keep coming back right here. There are once again some key matchups as the regular season winds down. And soon, it will be playoff time. It all kicked off this week as Harlem, battling for an undefeated season, took down East 35-14. QB Braxton Fausett threw for 216 yards and a touchdown in the Harlem win. Harlem pounds on East in Week 8: QB Braxton Fausett, Harlem kick off Week 8 with early win to slow East From preseason analysis to weekly kickoff and beyond, look to the Rockford Register Star for complete coverage. Our star reporter Jay Taft has already been all over it and will continue to blanket the Rockford area with football coverage throughout the season. And for the live scores and updates for Week 8, we have you covered right here . First, check out some of the expert analysis by Taft from earlier this season: Recent expert football analysis Football rivalry renewed by Belvidere leads Week 7 football takeaways Rockford Illinois top high school football performers
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WSPY's Area High School Football Schedule - Week Eight
HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE – Week Eight. *(4-3) Sandwich vs. (3-4) Marengo at Sandwich High School, 7 p.m. (1-6) Plano at (6-1) Woodstock High School, 7 p.m. (3-4) Yorkville vs. (4-3) Oswego East at Yorkville High School, 7 p.m. (6-1) Oswego vs. (4-3) Minooka at Oswego High School,...
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NIU faculty address contract conflict with rally
NIU faculty addressed 100 days without a fair contract with a rally at noon on Thursday outside of the Founders Memorial Library. There were six speakers alongside Mark Van Wienen, president of the NIU United Faculty Alliance, which is a union of professors at NIU. A fair contract allows faculty...
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After eight years, OPRF football is playoff-bound
After eight years away from the playoffs, Oak Park and River Forest High School football is headed back to the postseason. The Huskies secured an automatic playoff berth Friday, Oct. 9, beating Addison Trail 48-20 and getting their ticket for another game. For senior running back Liam Smith, who is...
Rockford Register Star
Hononegah, Harlem on collision course in girls flag football sectional
The Rockford-area girls high school flag football season has now come down to two teams. Hononegah and Harlem are on a roll, and they could very well meet up for a sectional title this Tuesday, Oct. 13. That is, if they both stay hot this weekend. More Rockford-area flag football: Harlem leads Rockford-area girls flag football teams into back stretch "It's just really nice to see two NIC-10 teams still battling in the sectionals," Hononegah head coach Jason Brunke said. "We'll see if we get to meet up for the sectional title ... We're hoping that's the case." Hononegah (20-2, 8-1 NIC-10), last year's NIC-10 champ, lost to Harlem (19-2, 8-1) by a score of 35-12 around the midseason point, but the two teams ended up sharing the best record in the NIC-10 and the conference crown. Now they are on a collision course to see who can make it the furthest in the postseason. Hononegah cranked out a 32-0 win over Crystal Lake Prairie Ridge to claim the regional championship on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Quarterback Layla Demke threw three TD passes and had a rushing TD, while freshman wide receiver Claire Vanschelven had two touchdown catches and an interception
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Opinion: Niles West Should Switch to A Block Schedule
For many Niles West students, every day is a grind. Most students have six to eight classes each day, many of which require constant participation, preparation and intense focus. At the same time, students face pressure to complete assignments, prepare for assessments and stay productive throughout every class. This constant workload can leave students feeling overwhelmed.
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Harlem uses big plays to romp against Crystal Lake South for a regional championship
Harlem's flag football team is explosive. Wednesday evening the Huskies were clicking coming up with big play after big play and the result was an IHSA regional championship. The Huskies, on their home field, defeated Crystal Lake South 31-13.
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Game story: Wheaton Warrenville South saves Senior Night in final minute vs. Lake Park
WHEATON — Let’s break down what happened at the end of the DuKane Conference game Tuesday between host Wheaton Warrenville South and Lake Park as the anatomy of a game-winning goal. With less than one minute remaining and the game tied 1-1, Wheaton Warrenville South made a final,...
WSPY NEWS
Oswego East, West Aurora Win Girls Flag Football Regional Titles - Wednesday's Area High School Varsity Athletics Recap
Oswego East and West Aurora captured regional championships Wednesday to advance to the sectional semifinals, while Geneva and Oswego saw their seasons come to an end. Third-seeded Oswego East defeated 11th-seeded Geneva 12-0, becoming the first team to shut out the Vikings this season. Adia Portell rushed for a 6-yard touchdown, and Danielle Stone connected with Avaya Kittling-Turner on a 5-yard touchdown pass. The Wolves’ defense also recorded two interceptions. Wednesday’s victory marked Oswego East’s second regional title in two seasons. The Wolves will face second-seeded Willowbrook in the sectional semifinals Saturday, Oct. 10, at St. Charles North High School, with kickoff scheduled for noon.
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Shawn Temple Named IHSBCA Media Relations Person of the Year
Prairieland Media Sports Director Shawn Temple is being recognized for his work covering high school athletics across the area. Temple has been named the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association Media Relations Person of the Year and will be honored during the organization’s awards banquet on December 5th at the Embassy Suites in Naperville.
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Huntley dominates Fox Valley 6-0 after Homecoming game
On Sept. 25, during the Homecoming football game, Huntley won against Jacobs 47-6. The win extended Huntley’s undefeated season to 6-0. For some, it was not a surprise. “We’re going to keep dominating them until they’re done,” senior Raider Nation leader Parker Filipek said. The full...
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Weekly football preview: Area teams prepare for Week 8 matchups
Seven weeks of the 2026 WIAA high school football season are in the books. Week 8 has arrived, so here’s what you need to know about the area’s football teams and their upcoming matchups. Janesville Craig at Madison La Follette—A big goal for Janesville Craig (4-3, 3-2 Big Eight) entering the season was to make the playoffs. With a 4-3 overall record, the Cougars are in position to accomplish that goal. “We got our work cut out for us on Friday. There’s a lot on the line,” Craig coach Joe Brannan said. “Looking at playoff stuff, with a win we’re probably in for sure with the fact that we’ve already won four games.” The Lancers are 3-4 and 2-3 in the Big Eight, so they’ll be fighting to secure a playoff spot on their own. According to the unofficial Division 1 playoff matrix on andylavoy.com/football, the Cougars are ranked 33rd. La Follette is 46th. Thirty-two teams in each division make the playoffs. The Lancers, who are coming off a 43-35 loss against Middleton, present multiple challenges. “Offensively, it’s a lot to handle. The quarterback is playing really well. They have twins at receiver who are big and athletic and can