Illinois High School Football - Harrisburg falls to Murphysboro
October 10, 2025: Harrisburg, IL 62946 The Murphysboro Red Devils felled the host Harrisburg Bulldogs football team by a score of 40-21 in Friday's league challenge.
In their next game, the Red Devils face the Carterville Lions (Carterville, IL) in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio test, on Friday, October 17. Murphysboro will attempt to move on its 4-3 season record. The Lions come into the test with a 7-0 record after their 50-7 league win over Massac County (Metropolis, IL).
With the defeat, Harrisburg drops to 2-5 on the campaign. The Bulldogs travel to Herrin (Herrin, IL) to meet the Tigers in a Southern Illinois River-to-River - Ohio test on Friday, October 17. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 0-7. Herrin lost 52-14 in their recent non-league test against Carbondale (Carbondale, IL)