Illinois High School Football - Thornton topped by Leo
September 30, 2022: Chicago, IL 60620 The Thornton Wildcats football team (Harvey, IL), was beaten 22-0 in Friday's non-league challenge with the host Leo Lions (Chicago, IL)
The Lions (2-4) will now prepare for their challenge against Nazareth Academy (LaGrange Park, IL). The Roadrunners come into the non-league challenge with a 2-4 record. In their last challenge, Nazareth Academy was beaten by St. Rita (Chicago, IL), 33-10, in a league challenge.
The Wildcats now sport a 1-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Thornwood for a Southland challenge on Friday, October 7. Thornton will meet a Thunderbirds team coming off a 14-12 league win over Bloom (Chicago Heights, IL). The Thunderbirds record now stands at 1-5.