Football Recap: Maine South Starts Season with Win on the Road + How To Watch

By Team Reports Aug 26, 2025, 6:30am

Football Recap: Maine South Hawks vs. Vernon Hills Cougars

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

Hawks

Previous 4 Games

08/25/25 @ Vernon Hills39-26
10/27/24 vs Stagg18-6
10/27/24 vs Lane Tech13-12
10/27/24 vs Perspectives Leadership20-6

Maine South had to kick off their season on the road on Monday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 39-26 victory over the Vernon Hills Cougars. The win was familiar territory for the Hawks, who have now won four contests in a row dating back to last season.

Maine South didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Emerson De La Cruz, Tina Majka, and Gabi Shaw picked up one apiece.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maine South will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Maine West at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Vernon Hills, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lakes at 5:00 p.m. on September 5.

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