Illinois High School Football - Newman Central Catholic nipped by Orion
September 8, 2018: Sterling, IL 61081 The Orion Chargers held off the host Newman Central Catholic Comets football team by a count of 20-17 in Saturday's league outing.
With the win, Orion upgrades its record to 3-0 on the season. The Chargers host Riverdale (Port Byron, IL) to encounter the Rams in a Three Rivers - Rock outing on Friday, September 14. The Rams go into the outing with a record of 0-3. Riverdale lost 43-14 in their recent league outing against Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, IL)
With the loss, Newman Central Catholic moves to 2-1 on the season. The Comets host Morrison (Morrison, IL) to encounter the Mustangs in a Three Rivers - Rock outing on Saturday, September 15. The Mustangs go into the outing with a record of 2-1. Morrison won 18-0 in their recent non-league outing against Kewanee (Kewanee, IL)