Friday Football Fever (09/12/25)


CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – Here’s a roundup of the week eight high school football action, featuring Monticello’s thrilling victory over Prairie Central in the Spotlight Game of the Week.

Monticello edged out Prairie Central with a close score of 18-14.

Glenwood triumphed over Springfield-Sacred Heart-Griffin in a tight match, finishing at 35-31.

Rochester dominated Springfield High, securing a decisive 55-10 win.

Mt. Zion emerged victorious against Taylorville, ending the game with a 25-12 scoreline.

Williamsville secured a win over Maroa-Forsyth, concluding the game at 39-20.

Oakwood 28, Salt Fork 7

Bismarck-Henning-Rossville-Alvin 55, Georgetown-Ridge Farm 19

Normal West 34, Champaign Central 14

Danville 41, Peoria-Richwoods 22

Urbana 42, Peoria-Manual 26

Normal Community 56, Champaign Centennial 6

Heyworth 30, Tuscola 14

Mahomet-Seymour 49, Charleston 0

Effingham 36, Mattoon 16

Unity 48, Illinois Valley Central 14

Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley 34, Fieldcrest 6

Central A&M-Okaw Valley 42, Fisher 6

Jacksonville 36, Decatur-MacArthur 33

Paxton-Buckley-Loda 46, Rantoul 0

Sangamon Valley/Tri-City 21, Argenta-Oreana 18

Sullivan 35, Villa Grove 19

Seneca 39, St. Joseph-Ogden 36

Westville 59, Hoopeston 0

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