Football Recap: Vernon Hills Extends Winning Streak to Three + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 17, 2025, 10:36pm

Football Recap: Vernon Hills Cougars vs. Maine West Warriors

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

Cougars

Previous 3 Games

10/17/25 vs Maine West14-7
10/10/25 @ Niles West27-6
10/03/25 @ Maine East35-0

Vernon Hills had won two straight games and Giuseppe Urso did his part to make it three on Friday. The Cougars came out on top against the Maine West Warriors by a score of 14-7 with plenty of help from Urso, who rushed for 134 yards and one touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing two fumbles and making ten total tackles (1.0 for loss).

The win got Vernon Hills back to even at 4-4. As for Maine West, their loss dropped their record down to 3-5.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Vernon Hills will square off against rival Niles North at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Maine West is set to take on their familiar foe Niles West at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

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