Football Game Preview: Vernon Hills Cougars vs. Maine East Blue Demons + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 29, 2025, 10:45pm

Football Preview: Vernon Hills Cougars vs. Maine East Blue Demons

HOW TO WATCH: This game will be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Maine East High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

09/27/24 - Home36-12 W
09/22/23 - Away24-6 W
10/21/22 - Home47-0 W
10/22/21 - Away62-19 W
04/16/21 - Home63-6 W
+ 4 more games

Vernon Hills is a perfect 9-0 against Maine East since October of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Cougars will challenge the Blue Demons at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Vernon Hills and seven for Maine East dating back to last season.

Vernon Hills came up short against Highland Park on Friday, falling 35-14.

Meanwhile, Maine East fell victim to Niles West and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Wolves, falling 50-0.

Vernon Hills' loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Maine East, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.

Vernon Hills took their win against Maine East in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 by a conclusive 36-12 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cougars since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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