Illinois High School Football - St. Rita can't hold off St. Francis
September 19, 2025: Chicago, IL 60620
 The St. Francis Spartans got by the host St. Rita Mustangs football team by a count of 17-10 in Friday's league test.
The Spartans now hold a 3-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Providence Catholic for a non-league test on Friday, September 26. St. Francis will meet a Celtics squad coming off a 21-11 league win over Niles Notre Dame (Niles, IL). The Celtics record now stands at 3-1.
The Mustangs (1-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Niles Notre Dame (Niles, IL). The Dons go into the non-league challenge with a 2-2 record. In their last test, Niles Notre Dame was nipped by Providence Catholic (New Lenox, IL), 21-11, in a league test.