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Naperville CentralNeuqua Valley

Redhawks
24
Wildcats
17

The Neuqua Valley (Naperville, IL) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Naperville Central (Naperville, IL) by a score of 24-17.

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Naperville Central----24
Neuqua Valley----17
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Game Story

Illinois High School Football - Neuqua Valley tipped by Naperville Central

September 19, 2025: Naperville, IL 60564

The Neuqua Valley Wildcats football team (Naperville, IL), was tipped 24-17 in Friday's league bout with the visiting Naperville Central Redhawks (Naperville, IL)

With the win, Naperville Central advances its record to 1-3 on the season. The Redhawks host Lincoln-Way East (Frankfort, IL) to battle the Griffins in a Southwest Valley - Blue contest on Friday, September 26. The Griffins enter the contest with a record of 4-0. Lincoln-Way East won 49-14 in their recent league contest against Lockport (Lockport, IL)

Coming up next, the Wildcats battle the Metea Valley Mustangs (Aurora, IL) in a Southwest Valley - Blue contest, on Friday, September 26. Neuqua Valley will attempt to better on its 1-3 season record. The Mustangs enter the contest with a 2-2 record after their 24-7 non-league loss to Sandburg (Orland Park, IL).

Chris TarczonWildcats Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. NCHS 0, NVHS 0
    Posted @ 7:21p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:21p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:21p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:21p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Naperville Central1st Quarter
    Naperville Central kicking off to Neuqua Valley.
    Posted @ 7:22p
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Naperville Central1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley has punted to Naperville Central. Naperville Central has the ball on their own 48-yard line. NCHS 0, NVHS 0
    Posted @ 7:26p
  7. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Neuqua Valley1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Naperville Central has punted to Neuqua Valley. Neuqua Valley has the ball on their own 15-yard line. NCHS 0, NVHS 0
    Posted @ 7:29p
  8. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Neuqua Valley1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley - Pass completed to #6 Abhay Malhotra for a TD. NCHS 0, NVHS 6
    Posted @ 7:32p
  9. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Neuqua Valley1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley - #12 Ethan Smith PAT Good. NCHS 0, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:32p
  10. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Naperville Central1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley kicked off to Naperville Central. Naperville Central has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCHS 0, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:34p
  11. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Naperville Central1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Naperville Central is inside Neuqua Valley's 20. NCHS 0, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:41p
  12. 6 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Naperville Central1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Naperville Central - 14 Yd pass completed for a TD. NCHS 6, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:45p
  13. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Naperville Central1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Naperville Central - PAT Good. NCHS 7, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:45p
  14. 7 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Neuqua Valley1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Naperville Central kicked off to Neuqua Valley. Neuqua Valley has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCHS 7, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:47p
  15. 7 - 7

    Long Run

    Neuqua Valley1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Neuqua Valley with a long run. Neuqua Valley has the ball on Naperville Central's 35-yard line. NCHS 7, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:49p
  16. 7 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    NCHS 7, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:51p
  17. 7 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Naperville Central2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley has turned possession over on downs. Naperville Central has the ball on their own 26-yard line. NCHS 7, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 7:54p
  18. 10 - 7

    Field Goal

    Naperville Central2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Naperville Central - #4 kicks a 28 Yd Field Goal. NCHS 10, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:02p
  19. 10 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Neuqua Valley2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Naperville Central kicked off to Neuqua Valley. Neuqua Valley has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCHS 10, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:03p
  20. 10 - 7

    Long Run

    Neuqua Valley2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley with a long run. Neuqua Valley has the ball on Naperville Central's 45-yard line. NCHS 10, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:05p
  21. 10 - 7

    Punt

    Naperville Central2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley has punted to Naperville Central. Naperville Central has the ball on their own 16-yard line. NCHS 10, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:09p
  22. 16 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Naperville Central2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Naperville Central - 70 Yd pass completed to #11 Vincent Bern for a TD. NCHS 16, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:11p
  23. 17 - 7

    Made Point After

    Naperville Central2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Naperville Central - #4 PAT Good. NCHS 17, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:12p
  24. 17 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Neuqua Valley2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Naperville Central kicked off to Neuqua Valley. Neuqua Valley has the ball on their own 20-yard line. NCHS 17, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:13p
  25. 17 - 7

    Punt

    Naperville Central2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Neuqua Valley has punted to Naperville Central. Naperville Central has the ball on their own 46-yard line. NCHS 17, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:18p
  26. 17 - 7

    Punt

    Neuqua Valley2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Naperville Central has punted to Neuqua Valley. Neuqua Valley has the ball on their own 25-yard line. NCHS 17, NVHS 7
    Posted @ 8:21p

NCHS @ Neuqua Valley Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 19, 2025 @ 7p
Neuqua Valley High School
The Neuqua Valley (Naperville, IL) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Naperville Central (Naperville, IL) by a score of 24-17.

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Rankings & Records

Naperville Central (25-26)

ILClass
9019
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
2-72-40-52-2.222.333123210

Neuqua Valley (25-26)

IL
98
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
3-62-50-43-2.333.286197250

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Naperville Central		01.84.34.37.013.7
Neuqua Valley		6.25.44.05.4-21.9

Naperville Central Videos

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Neuqua Valley Videos

Team Stat Comparison

Naperville CentralNeuqua Valley
5.6Rushing Yards Per Game-
23.8Passing Yards Per Game-
4.0Receiving Yards Per Game-
29.4Total Yards Per Game-

Team Leaders

Naperville CentralNeuqua ValleyNational Avg.
#11 Vincent Bern12.0Rushing Yards Per Game
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11.2
#15 Finn Shultz95.0Passing Yards Per Game
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10.9
#6 Dylan Martin10.0Receiving Yards Per Game
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8.8
#15 Finn Shultz105.5Total Yards Per Game
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24.7

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Naperville Central1-5Neuqua Valley2-4
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/12/25SandburgNaperville Central(L) 5-310/17/25Neuqua ValleySandburg(L) 24-21
9/26/25Lincoln-Way EastNaperville Central(L) 44-79/12/25Neuqua ValleyLincoln-Way East(L) 56-7
10/3/25Naperville CentralLockport(L) 14-710/24/25LockportNeuqua Valley(L) 41-17
10/10/25Naperville CentralMetea Valley(W) 28-219/26/25Neuqua ValleyMetea Valley(W) 37-22
10/17/25Homewood-FlossmoorNaperville Central(L) 29-1010/3/25Neuqua ValleyHomewood-Flossmoor(W) 42-27
10/24/25Naperville NorthNaperville Central(L) 21-1510/10/25Naperville NorthNeuqua Valley(L) 29-23

Record Breakdown

Naperville Central (25-26)

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