Football Game Preview: Maine East Blue Demons vs. Vernon Hills Cougars + How To Watch

Maine East hasn't had much luck against Vernon Hills recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Blue Demons will be playing at home against the Cougars at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Maine East's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Niles West on Friday. They were dealt a 50-0 loss at the hands of the Wolves.

Meanwhile, Vernon Hills lost 35-14 to Highland Park on Friday. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Giants: they've now lost three in a row.

Vernon Hills' loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Maine East, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.

Maine East might still be hurting after the 36-12 loss they got from Vernon Hills when the teams last played back in September of 2024. Will the Blue Demons 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.