Football Preview: Vernon Hills Cougars vs. Niles West Wolves
The Vernon Hills Cougars's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Niles West Wolves at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with five defeats in a row dating back to last season, Vernon Hills finally turned things around against Maine East on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 36-12 margin over the Blue Demons. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Giuseppe Urso continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 173 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 100.6 rushing yards per game.
Meanwhile, Niles West strolled past Niles North with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 35-20.
Vernon Hills' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Niles West, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Vernon Hills suffered a grim 46-20 defeat to Niles West when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Vernon Hills have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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