Rochelle (0-1) at La Salle-Peru (0-0)

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Last matchup: La Salle-Peru 11, Rochelle 0 (2019)

About the Hubs: Rochelle dropped its opener 27-13 to Morris on Saturday. … The Hubs lost three fumbles against the Redskins. … Ben Harvey led the Rochelle offense as he rushed for 52 yards and a 1-yard touchdown with two minute left. Junior Eric Briseno scored Rochelle’s other TD on a 19-yard run, capping a 16-play, 88-yard drive in the first quarter. … Defensively, linebacker Gabe Neece had nine tackles, including three for a loss, and intercepted a pass. Ethan Albers added eight tackles and a fumble recovery for Rochelle.

About the Cavaliers: L-P will play its first game after a pause in athletics due to a COVID-19 outbreak caused the team not to meet the minimum practice requirement to play Week 1 against Sandwich. … L-P returns plenty of experience on offense, including QB Tyler Hartman (946 total yards, 16 TDs last year), RB Carlos Larios (674 yards, 4 TDs), RB Drake Weber (273 total yards, 5 TDs) and linemen Reid Robeza, Carson Mrowicki and Eric Lane. … The Cavs are young on defense with only linebacker Levi Reid and defensive backs Trevon Hunter and Sean Whitfield back with experience. … The Cavs are 2-3 against Rochelle under coach Jose Medina.

FND pick: La Salle-Peru

Monmouth-Roseville (0-0) at St. Bede (1-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Last matchup: Monouth-Roseville 20, St. Bede 0 (2019)

About the Titans: Monmouth-Roseville did not play in Week 1. … The Titans return two all-conference seniors in RB/LB Carter Russell (551 total yards, 6 TDs, 69 tackles in 2019) and RB/DB Colton Russell (838 rushing yards, 5 TDs). Also back are QB/WR/DB Jack Thompson and WR/DB Keshawn Taylor. … M-R lost two games by two points or less last season.

About the Bruins: St. Bede looks to avenge another shutout loss from last season. The Bruins lost 11-0 to Hall in 2019 but beat the Red Devils 27-6 in Week 1. St. Bede lost 20-0 to Monmouth-Roseville last season. … St. Bede quarterback Braden Damerell completed 6-of-7 passes for 142 yards and two touchdowns and also ran for a score. … The Bruins recovered a pair of fumbles and forced four turnovers on downs. … Logan Link led the St. Bede defense last week as he made six tackles, forced a fumble and recovered a fumble. … The Bruins are 1-2 against the Titans since Monmouth-Roseville joined the conference in 2017.

FND pick: St. Bede

Princeton (1-0) at Hall (0-1)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Last matchup: Princeton 16, Hall 0 (2019 Class 3A playoffs)

About the Tigers: The Tigers opened with a 35-14 win over defending 1A state champion Lena-Winslow, a triumph coach Ryan Pearson called a “signature win for our program.” Longtime Lena-Winslow coach Ric Arand said the Tigers were the most physical team he’s seen. ... Pearson said the transition from Week 1 to Week 2 is the most critical one of the season as coaches look to make adjustments and clean up any mistakes that were made. ... All-State RB Ronde Worrels rushed for 110 yards and three touchdowns. He is closing in on the all-time Bureau County rushing record held by Bureau Valley’s Todd Maynard of 4,001, now needing 225 yards to break it. ... The Tigers swept a pair of games in 2019 at Hall, including the second round of the playoffs (16-0). ... Visiting fans will not be allowed due to COVID-10 protocols. ... The game will be streamed at YouTube.com/RedDevilSports

About the Red Devils: The Red Devils scored first in Saturday’s season opener at rival St Bede on Mac Resetich’s 71-yard scamper, but did not score again, falling 27-6. First-year Hall head coach Nick Guerrini, a star of the Red Devils’ 1995 state champions, said the Red Devils will be looking to get kids into new positions as they battle with low numbers. There were just 29 players total in the Hall camp, and the Devils lost two upperclassmen to probably season-ending injuries, Guerrini said. ... Hall leads the all-time series with Princeton 55-33-1. ... Hall players, cheer and poms will receive five tickets each along with a student section.

FND pick: Princeton

Mendota (0-0) at North Boone (0-0)

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

Last matchup: North Boone 19, Mendota 7 (2019)

About the Trojans: Mendota has lost all four meetings with North Boone since the Trojans joined the conference in 2012. … The Trojans are 4-41 over the last five seasons and have not won more than one game since 2014. … Mendota ended last season strong by beating Rock Falls to snap a 20-game losing streak before losing by eight points to Oregon in the finale. … Ted Landgraf returns at quarterback after throwing for 493 yards and six touchdowns while running for 268 yards in 2019. Also back are Andrew Castenada (4 TD receptions) and Damien Magallanes (2 TD receptions) along with offensive linemen Omar Gonzalez, Andy Rivera and Christian Tellez.

About the Vikings: North Boone has made the playoffs the last three seasons. … The Vikings return star QB Logan Emanuel, who threw for 2,617 yards and 24 touchdowns. His top targets are Will Doetch, James Linn and Trey Braun. … RB/LB Jeff Beard and offensive linemen Ty Johnson and Josh Bryan also will be key for North Boone. … The Vikings averaged 27.5 points per game in 2019.

FND pick: North Boone

Sterling Newman (0-0) at Bureau Valley (0-0)

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Last meeting: Newman 50-7 (2019)

About the Comets: The Comets did not play Week 1. The last time they stepped off the gridiron they were crowned 2A state champions under rookie head coach Brandon Kreczmer, who succeeded longtime coach Mike Papoccia. ... Newman has won eight straight meetings vs. the Storm dating back to 2010, and leads the all-time series 10-6. BV last won in 2009, 34-6.

About the Storm: Saturday will mark 520 days that the Storm have been waiting to “bolt up” and coach Mat Pistole said, ‘I’m so glad we are going to get opportunity to play some football for our boys. All that we have had to endure over the last year....we need football. We are 110% focus on ourselves this spring and building the foundation for the future while giving our three seniors seven of the best weeks they’ve ever had and will remember forever.” .... BV Athletic Director Brad Bickett said Monday morning he was still seeking guidance from the Health Department for its spectators policy. The game will be streamed on Bureau Valley’s Facebook page.

FND pick: Newman.

Dee-Mack (0-1) at Fieldcrest (1-0)

When: 2 p.m. Saturday

Last matchup: Fieldcrest 42, Dee-Mack 6 (2019)

About the Chiefs: Dee-Mack opened its season with a 30-14 home loss to Eureka, which is ranked tied in the No. 10 spot in this week’s Friday Night Drive Class 3A Coaches Poll, scoring twice in the final quarter. The Chiefs, now under the direction of Cody Myers, who came to D-M from Canton to replace Job Linboom, is still a strong, powerful running team, according to Fieldcrest coach Mike Freeman. They were led on the ground against the Hornets by senior backs Derek Denniston (82 yards) and Karson Eccles (71 yards and a TD), the latter posting 102 yards and Dee-Mack’s only tally. In the last 20 meetings between these HOIC top-runners, each program has 10 victories.

About the Knights: Fieldcrest, ranked tied for No. 5 this week in the Class 2A FND Coaches Poll, trailed host Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley (dropped five spots to No. 9) by a pair of touchdowns before exploding for a trio of scores — all passes by Cory Land, two to Henry Lorton — in the third quarter to capture a 21-14 victory. Both sides of the ball came to life in the second half, as the Knights held a 272-63 advantage in yardage. Freeman said he feels his club matches up well with Dee-Mack and feels his club will get off to a better start this week. Senior back/receiver Jaxon Cusac-McKay had 151 rushing yards and 41 on three catches last week and posted six catches for 105 and two TDs, plus a jump-starting 75-yard punt return TD, against Dee-Mack in their last meeting.

FND pick: Fieldcrest

River Ridge (0-0) at Lowpoint-Washburn/Henry-Senachwine (0-1)

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Last matchup: First meeting

About the River Ridge: The Wildcats return 10 starters from last year’s squad that went 8-4 and reached the 8-man semifinals, including all-state RB/LB Caleb Rhodes and all-state lineman Jacob Sollars. … River Ridge was voted No. 1 in the Illinois 8-Man Football Association preseason poll. …The Wildcats averaged 42.4 points per game last season.

About the L-W/H-S: The Wildcats fell behind 38-0 in Week 1 before putting together a 17-play, 81-yard drive that took more than 10 minutes before Kyle Beltramea ran for a 3-yard touchdown. … Jesse Knecht ran for 55 yards to lead the L-W/H-S offense while also making an impact on defense with a fumble recovery, pass defended and a sack. … Gavin Fitton had a fumble recovery and two sacks for the Wildcats.

FND pick: River Ridge

Amboy-LaMoille (0-0) at Eastland-Pearl City (0-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

Last matchup: Eastland-Pearl City 27, Amboy-LaMoille 6

About the Clippers: For the first time in more than a quarter century, Gary Jones will not be leading the Amboy program this season. Jones retired after leading then Clippers to a 134-126 record and 13 playoff appearances in 26 seasons. Former Clipper player and assistant Scott Payne takes over. … A-L went 2-7 last year. … The Clippers will continue to play I-formation and mix in some spread. … Preston Henkel will contribute at receiver and running back, while three-year varsity starter Sean Fitzpatrick will see time at various positions. … Tackles Aiden Smith and J.J. Wicaryus will be key on defense. … This is Amboy’s last season in 11-man football before switching to 8-man.

About the Wildcatz: The Wildcatz went 4-5 last year, snapping a 10-year playoff streak. … Senior twins Wyatt and Kamden Baber, transfers from Stockton, will be key two-way players. Both play defensive back, while Wyatt plays receiver and Kamden plays running back. … Logan Krell returns after racking up 713 yards and six TDs in 2019. … E-PC has a veteran linebacking corps of Riley Schauer, Caden Kuberski and Bishop Grozinger. … Kellen Hense, typically a golfer in the fall, is playing football for the first time and will be the quarterback.

FND pick: Eastland-Pearl City