Football Recap: Central Piles Up the Points Against Hampshire + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 27, 2025, 8:17am

Football Recap: Central Rockets vs. Hampshire Whip-Purs

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

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Previous Games

09/26/25 - Away45-14 W
10/18/24 - Home31-6 W
10/13/23 - Away17-14 W
08/26/22 - Away15-14 W
08/27/21 - Home28-25 W
+ 4 more games

After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Prairie Ridge, Central was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hampshire Whip-Purs 45-14. The game marked the Rockets' most dominant victory of the season so far.

Central's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 29.0 points over those games. As for Hampshire, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Central will challenge McHenry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rockets will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 27 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Hampshire, they will face off against Crystal Lake South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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