Football Recap: Waukegan Falls to Plainfield Central in First Game of Season + How To Watch

By Team Reports Sep 7, 2025, 11:38am

Football Recap: Waukegan Bulldogs vs. Plainfield Central Wildcats

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

Waukegan unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Plainfield Central Wildcats by a score of 21-18 on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.

TORRANCE FREEMAN was nothing short of spectacular for Plainfield Central: he rushed for 101 yards and two TDs on only nine carries.

Waukegan wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 29-0 defeat against North Chicago on the 5th. As for Plainfield Central, they have also already played their next contest, a 48-7 loss against Metea Valley on the 5th.

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