Football Recap: Newman Central Catholic's Higher State Rank on Full Display on Friday + How To Watch
By Team Reports
Sep 11, 2025, 10:42pm
Football Recap: Newman Central Catholic Comets vs. Mendota Trojans

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09/05/25 - Away | 35-18 W |
09/07/24 - Home | 42-0 W |
10/20/23 - Away | 50-0 W |
10/14/22 - Home | 30-27 W |
10/16/21 - Away | 24-7 W |
Newman Central Catholic won the last time they faced Mendota and things went their way on Friday too. The Comets took down the Trojans 35-18. Given the Comets' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 184th, while the Trojans are ranked 453rd) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Newman Central Catholic has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 31.5 points this season. As for Mendota, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Newman Central Catholic and Mendota will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Comets will face off against rival Erie at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Mendota is set to take on their familiar foe Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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