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MolineSterling

Maroons
36
Golden Warriors
20

The Sterling (IL) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Moline (IL) by a score of 36-20.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Moline14901336
Sterling067720
Final score provided by W. Brimley.
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Game Story

Illinois High School Football - Sterling loses to Moline

September 12, 2025: Sterling, IL 61081

Moline Maroons (Moline, IL) followers went home pleased Friday as they saw their football team gain a win over the host Sterling Golden Warriors (Sterling, IL), 36-20 in a league battle.

With the win, Moline advances its record to 2-1 on the season. The Maroons host Geneseo (Geneseo, IL) to confront the Maple Leafs in a Western Big 6 match on Friday, September 19. The Maple Leafs enter the match with a record of 2-1. Geneseo won 45-10 in their recent league match against Rock Island (Rock Island, IL)

Coming up next, the Golden Warriors confront the East Moline United Panthers (East Moline, IL) in a Western Big 6 match, on Friday, September 19. Sterling will attempt to advance on its 1-2 season record. The Panthers go into the battle with a 3-0 record after their 56-16 league win over Galesburg (Galesburg, IL).

Wilford BrimleyMaroons Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Moline 0, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:33p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:33p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:33p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:33p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Sterling1st Quarter
    Sterling kicking off to Moline.
    Posted @ 7:39p
  6. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Moline1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Moline is inside Sterling's 20. Moline 0, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:44p
  7. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Moline1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Moline - #1 with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Moline 6, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:47p
  8. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Moline1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Moline - PAT Good. Moline 7, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:48p
  9. 8 - 0

    Made Point After

    Moline1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Moline - PAT Good. Moline 8, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:48p
  10. 14 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Moline1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Moline - #1 with a 48 Yd Rushing TD. Moline 14, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:53p
  11. 15 - 0

    Made Point After

    Moline1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Moline - PAT Good. Moline 15, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 7:53p
  12. 15 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Moline 15, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 8:05p
  13. 14 - 0

    Score Correction

    Moline2nd Quarter
    Score correction for Moline in 2nd Quarter. Moline 14, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 8:05p
  14. 14 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Sterling is inside Moline's 20. Moline 14, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 8:10p
  15. 14 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Moline2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Moline recovered a fumble by Sterling and has the ball on their own 8-yard line. Moline 14, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 8:12p
  16. 14 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Moline2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Moline is inside Sterling's 20. Moline 14, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 8:15p
  17. 16 - 0

    Safety

    Moline2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Moline - Safety. Moline 16, Sterling 0
    Posted @ 8:23p
  18. 16 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Sterling - Rushing TD. Moline 16, Sterling 6
    Posted @ 8:39p
  19. 16 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Sterling2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Sterling - PAT Missed. Moline 16, Sterling 6
    Posted @ 8:39p
  20. 22 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Moline2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Moline - Rushing TD. Moline 22, Sterling 6
    Posted @ 8:39p
  21. 23 - 6

    Made Point After

    Moline2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Moline - PAT Good. Moline 23, Sterling 6
    Posted @ 8:39p
  22. 23 - 6

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Moline 23, Sterling 6
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:41p
  23. 23 - 6

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Moline3rd Quarter
    Moline to kick off to Sterling.
    Posted @ 9:01p
  24. 23 - 12

    Passing Touchdown

    Sterling3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Sterling - Pass completed for a TD. Moline 23, Sterling 12
    Posted @ 9:10p
  25. 23 - 13

    Made Point After

    Sterling3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Sterling - PAT Good. Moline 23, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 9:10p
  26. 23 - 13

    Long Run

    Moline3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Moline - #8 with a long run. Moline has the ball on Sterling's 5-yard line. Moline 23, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 9:25p
  27. 23 - 13

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Moline 23, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 9:25p
  28. 29 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Moline4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Moline - 2 Yd Rushing TD. Moline 29, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 9:27p
  29. 30 - 13

    Made Point After

    Moline4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Moline - PAT Good. Moline 30, Sterling 13
    Posted @ 9:27p
  30. 30 - 19

    Passing Touchdown

    Sterling4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Sterling - #25 30 Yd pass completed for a TD. Moline 30, Sterling 19
    Posted @ 9:35p
  31. 30 - 20

    Made Point After

    Sterling4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Sterling - PAT Good. Moline 30, Sterling 20
    Posted @ 9:35p
  32. 36 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Moline4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Moline - #12 20 Yd pass completed for a TD. Moline 36, Sterling 20
    Posted @ 9:42p
  33. 36 - 20

    Missed Point After

    Moline4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Moline - PAT Missed. Moline 36, Sterling 20
    Posted @ 9:42p
  34. 36 - 20

    End of Game

    Final
    Moline 36, Sterling 20
    Posted @ 9:58p

  1. W. Brimley

    1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Moline
    Maroons
    14 - 0
    Sterling
    Golden Warriors

Moline @ Sterling Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 12, 2025 @ 7p
The Sterling (IL) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Moline (IL) by a score of 36-20.

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Rankings & Records

Moline (25-26)

NationalILClass
2,2026415
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
7-16-04-03-1.8751.00024684

Sterling (25-26)

NationalILClass
4,79614917
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
5-34-24-11-2.625.667281168

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Moline		8.48.03.210.87.030.8
Sterling		5.25.46.612.2-35.1

Moline Videos

  • Play video icon 09/26 Highlights @ Geneseo 3:35
  • Play video icon 09/26 Highlights @ Quincy 3:34

Sterling Videos

  • Play video icon 10/10 Highlights @ Geneseo 3:34
  • Play video icon 10/3 Highlights vs Alleman 3:30

Team Stat Comparison

MolineSterling
-Rushing Yards Per Game46.5
-Passing Yards Per Game55.6
-Receiving Yards Per Game32.1
-Total Yards Per Game102.1

Team Leaders

MolineSterlingNational Avg.
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Rushing Yards Per Game#28 Isaac Ibarra63.012.5
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Passing Yards Per Game#17 Brady Berlin138.313.0
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Receiving Yards Per Game#4 Quincy Maas68.010.1
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Total Yards Per Game#17 Brady Berlin149.027.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Moline5-0Sterling4-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/19/25GeneseoMoline(W) 28-710/10/25SterlingGeneseo(L) 31-10
9/26/25MolineQuincy(W) 39-010/17/25QuincySterling(W) 38-17
10/3/25Rock IslandMoline(W) 62-710/24/25SterlingRock Island
10/10/25AllemanMoline(W) 1-0 (F)10/3/25AllemanSterling(W) 55-13
10/17/25MolineEast Moline United(W) 35-09/19/25SterlingEast Moline United(W) 49-28
10/24/25GalesburgMoline9/26/25GalesburgSterling(W) 48-0

Record Breakdown

Moline (25-26)

Sterling (25-26)
7-1
Overall
5-3
6-0
League
4-2
1-1
Non-League
1-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
5-0
Common Opponent
4-1
4-0
Home
4-1
3-1
Away
1-2
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
7-0
In-State
5-3
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0