Cerro Gordo-Bement 14, Macon Meridian 66 — Week 3 Illinois 8-man football final

Macon Meridian Hawks beat Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos 66-14

The Macon Meridian Hawks defeated the Cerro Gordo-Bement Broncos 66-14 on Friday, Sep. 4, 2026 at Macon (Meridian) in a conference matchup. The win kept Macon Meridian unbeaten at 3-0 overall and 3-0 in the South, extending its three-game winning streak and holding the second spot in the South. The Hawks have amassed 173 points while allowing just 36 in three games. Cerro Gordo-Bement fell to 1-2 overall and 1-2 in conference, snapping a two-game losing streak and remaining fifth in the South. Macon Meridian heads home to South Fork next week, while Cerro Gordo-Bement hosts Metro-East Lutheran on Sep. 12.

Illinois8man desk · written from the final score and season results