After a disappointing loss to Dakota last week and NUIC front-runners Fulton and Lena-Winslow still ahead, Forreston had something to prove Friday night at home against Galena. It didn’t take long for Forreston to take control, jumping out to a five-score lead in a 46-14 win.

Sterling returns to Roscoe Eades for its first home game since Week 1, while Rock Falls hosts Genoa-Kingston, and Dixon and Newman both hit the road for conference games Friday night.

After Morrison scored on its overtime possession, Chase Newman recovered a fumble on third down to seal the Mustangs’ 38-32 win over Hall in a Three Rivers crossover game Friday night at E.M. “Bud” Cole Field.

Dixon hosts Stillman Valley in a battle of two of the three unbeaten left int he Big Northern, while Sterling hits the road for the third straight week looking for yet another 2-0 start in the Western Big 6.

Special teams played a big part in Newman’s 13-12 road win over Orion on Friday night, as both Comet touchdowns came directly from punts.

Dixon is looking to win its home opener this week, while Sterling and Newman are trying to bounce back on the road after losses last week. Rock falls is searching for its first win, and plays at home for the second straight week.

After what coach Keynon Janicke termed “the worst start you could ever have,” Forreston suffered a 36-26 loss to Durand-Pecatonica in NUIC football action Friday night at home.

Sterling, Dixon and Newman are among the local teams that will try to reach 2-0 this weekend. Here are the Sauk Valley Media area preview capsules for Week 2.

The Erie-Prophetstown football team opened the 2022 season with a resounding 54-34 victory over Mendota in a Three Rivers crossover contest Friday night at Mosher Field in Prophetstown.