Pecatonica
Pecatonica, IL · Education
roscoenews.com
Hononegah Edges Antioch 13–12 to Reach Sectional Final
Hononegah didn’t so much win a sectional semifinal Saturday afternoon as they endured it. The Indians walked out of Antioch with a 13–12 victory, the kind of narrow escape that reminds you postseason football flag or otherwise—has a way of tightening the throat and shortening the breath.
MyStateline.com
Rockford Register Star
Harlem's stars kickstart Week 8 top performers from Rockford area
The 2026 high school football season is nearing the climax as Rockford-area teams battled in Week 8 games this weekend, starting with Harlem's blowout win over East on Thursday night. The early week game on Thursday, Oct. 8, kicked things off for Week 8, but there was a lot more to come on Friday night, and the action was heated as the regular season nears an end. The final games of the regular season are next week, followed by Round 1 of the new IHSA playoff format kicking off Oct. 16-17. More Rockford-area football: QB Braxton Fausett, Harlem slow down East in Week 8 win But first it was Week 8, and there were a ton of stars that stepped up to the plate. Here are some of the best of the Rockford area: Jonny Fritzel, Durand/Pecatonica RB Fritzel had a huge game Friday night, rushing for 291 yards and five touchdowns on just eight carries to lead Du/Pec to the 52-6 win over Rock Falls. He started it all off with a 69-yard touchdown run less than 20 seconds into the game. Connor Chamberlain, North Boone RB Chamberlain rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown, and did it all
northernstar.info
Edible Campus provides food and opportunity to NIU
NIU has a variety of sources from where they obtain their food that is supplied around campus. One of those sources, Edible Campus, grows the food on campus. Founded in the fall of 2023, with the help of congressional funding through Senator Dick Durbin’s office and the help of the city of DeKalb, it has since been under the management of NIU.
The Verge
A college in Illinois tried to cancel its Flock contact and it refused
Is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths. In April of 2025, Elgin Community College had six Flock safety cameras installed to “enhance the safety and security of students.” But by September of that year, the school’s administration grew concerned that Flock was sharing data with Customs and Border Patrol, that camera feeds were not properly secured, and that both law enforcement and the company’s employees were abusing access to the data.
dailyeasternnews.com
EIU freshman forward scores two goals in 3-0 win over Lindenwood
A shot from freshman forward Amara Leppla short hopped Lindenwood goalkeeper Caroline Ritter, who couldn’t corralle the ball. Senior forward Abby Reinl crashed into the box, pounced on the rebound and smashed it past Ritter to give EIU women’s soccer a 1-0 lead in the 22nd minute. This...
theforestscout.com
thearrowhead.org
Aftermath of the Hoco Game
On October 2, the Arrowhead Warhawks hosted the Muskego Warriors for the Homecoming matchup between two of the highest ranked Wisconsin high schools. Entering the game undefeated at 6-0, Arrowhead battled defensively, but unfortunately the game ended in a heart-wrenching 22-20 overtime finish. Muskego pulled ahead at the end to hand the Warhawks their first loss of the season.
Rockford Register Star
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
WSPY NEWS
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,...
northernstar.info
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...
trapezeonline.com
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
MyStateline.com
nileswestnews.org
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.