Newman's Asher Ernst had two interceptions and Rylan Alvarado had two rushing scores as the two Morrison transfers made big plays in the No. 3 Comets' 49-14 win over Erie-Prophetstown on Saturday.

Despite the loss, Dixon running back Landon Knigge got plenty of props from Bryon after rushing for 204 yards. Newman got to 2-0, Sterling rolled at home, Rock Falls showed fight and more in this week's Sauk Valley football notes.

Mendota took an early lead, but Newman responded and went on to win 35-18 on Friday in Mendota.

Newman's Evan Bushman made key throws in a big win over Princeton, Dixon rolled at Rockford, Milledgeville stepped up in a big win over Amboy and more in this week's Sauk Valley football notes.

Newman scored twice in the fourth quarter to snap a tie and defeat Princeton 28-14 in the teams' season opener on Friday night at Roscoe Eades Stadium in Sterling.

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Newman Central Catholic H.S hosts Princeton H.S. in a non-conference football game at Sterling H.S, on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Overcoming earlier injuries, George Jungerman has answered the bell as a versatile athlete for Newman football. 'I’ll play anything for my team to help out.'

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Despite losing some key veterans on both sides of the ball, the Newman Comets believe their younger players will step up to help the returning starters to keep their playoff streak going.