Illinois High School Football - Varsity Opponent can't hold off Illinois Crusaders
September 20, 2025: Big Rock, IL 60511 Illinois Crusaders Crusaders (Big Rock, IL) followers went home pleased Saturday as they saw their football team nip the visiting Varsity Opponent (, ), 52-46 in a non-league battle.
With the win, Illinois Crusaders advances its record to 3-2 on the season. The Crusaders travel to Osceola Grace Eagles (Osceola, IN) to play the Ocee the in a Great Lakes Christian match on Saturday, September 27. The Ocee the come into the match with a record of 2-3. Osceola Grace Eagles won 48-12 in their recent non-league match against Noblesville Lions (Noblesville, IN)
Coming up next, the confront the SAHE Warriors (Brandon, MS) in a Mid-South Christian (8 Man) match, on Saturday, September 20. Varsity Opponent will attempt to upgrade on its 9-56 season record. The Warriors come into the match with a 3-1 record after their 28-6 league loss to Pine Belt (Hattiesburg, MS).