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.

Milledgeville's defense stepped up, and sophomore quarterback Kyson Francis threw three touchdown passes as the Missiles beat Amboy 30-22 in a rematch of last year's I8FA state championship

Bureau County rivals Bureau Valley and St. Bede met for the first time in three seasons Friday night at the Academy gridiron with the Bruins winning 47-6.

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Milledgeville travels to Amboy Friday, August 29, 2025, in a rematch of last year's 8-man championship game.

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.'

Byron scored touchdowns on three of its first offensive five plays, and added tochdowns on interception and punt returns on its way to a 63-0 win over Rock Falls on Thursday night at Hinders Field.

Dixon and Oregon girls golf won, Sterling volleyball beat Newman, Dixon girls tennis won and more in Thursday's Sauk Valley roundup.

Dixon has emphasized playing as one team this season. The experienced Duchesses improved to 2-0 after sweeping Rochelle in Thursday's home opener.

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Dixon invites Rochelle volleyball in for a showdown Thursday, August 28, 2025. Dixon won in two sets 25-19, 25-19.