Week 3 roundup · Sep 3–5
The week featured several big performances, highlighted by Bushnell-Prairie Cty's 58-0 shutout over Peoria Heights and South Fork's 62-6 win on home turf. Two teams reached the 60-point mark while three contests ended with a blank score.
Illinois8man desk · Saturday, Sep 5, 11:01 AM CT
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Bushnell-Prairie Cty58,
Peoria Heights0Bushnell-Prairie Cty beat Peoria Heights 58-0 on Friday at Bushnell (B.-Prairie City). The win moved the Spartans to 2-1 overall and kept them unbeaten in conference play. Their defense has allowed just 92 points in three games. Bushnell-Prairie Cty travels to West Prairie next week.
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South Fork62,
Palestine/Hutsonville6South Fork defeated Palestine-Hutsonville 62-6 on Thursday at Kincaid. The Ponies improved to 3-0, extending their winning streak to three games and holding opponents to only six points all season. Their offense now totals 156 points. South Fork heads to Macon Meridian on Sep 12.
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Macon Meridian66,
Cerro Gordo-Bement14Macon Meridian beat Cerro Gordo-Bement 66-14 on Friday at Macon (Meridian). The Hawks remain perfect at 3-0 and sit first in the South with a 3-0 conference record. They have scored 173 points while allowing just 36. Macon Meridian returns home to host South Fork next week.
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West Central62,
Galva22West Central beat Galva 62-22 on Friday at Biggsville. The Heat improved to 3-0 overall and hold the top spot in the Central West. Their points-for total climbs to 142. West Central will host Peoria Heights on Sep 11.
Milford32,
Cornell-Woodland0Milford beat Cornell-Woodland 32-0 on Friday at Milford. The Bearcats moved to 2-1 and captured first place in the Central East. Their defense has limited opponents to 54 points in three games. Milford travels to Blue Ridge next week.
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West Carroll34LaMoille edged West Carroll 38-34 on Friday at Mount Carroll. The Clippers rose to 3-0, staying second in the North West. Their offense now totals 140 points. LaMoille will visit Polo on Sep 18.
Milledgeville28,
Orangeville18Milledgeville beat Orangeville 28-18 on Friday at Orangeville. The Missiles improved to 3-0 and sit third in the North West. They have scored 122 points this season. Milledgeville hosts Polo next week.
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Hiawatha18Alden-Hebron won 22-18 over Hiawatha on Friday at Hebron. The Giants improved to 2-1 and lead the North East. Their points-for total is now 57. Alden-Hebron travels to Christian Life on Sep 18.
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River Ridge12Polo defeated River Ridge 66-12 on Friday at Hanover. The Marcos improved to 3-0, holding first place in the North West. They have amassed 186 points while limiting opponents to 64. Polo visits Milledgeville next week.
Ridgewood46,
West Prairie0Ridgewood beat West Prairie 46-0 on Friday at Sciota. The Spartans moved to 2-1 and sit second in the Central West. Their defense has allowed only 56 points in three games. Ridgewood travels to Galva on Sep 11.
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St. Thomas More6St. Anne beat St. Thomas More 54-6 on Friday at St. Anne. The Cardinals improved to 2-1 and remain second in the Central East. Their defense has given up just 28 points this season. St. Anne hosts Kankakee Hope on Sep 18.
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Ashton-Franklin Center0South Beloit topped Ashton-Franklin Center 52-0 on Friday at Franklin Grove. The Sobos improved to 1-2 but earned their first conference win. Their offense now has 72 points. South Beloit hosts Hiawatha on Sep 18.