Belleville West lost against Fort Zumwalt West back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Maroons lost 35-14 to the Jaguars. While losing is never fun, the Maroons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 236th in Illinois, while the Jaguars are ranked 71st in Missouri).
Belleville West's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Fort Zumwalt West, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Belleville West will face off against Normandy at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Fort Zumwalt West, they will venture away from home to face off against Fort Zumwalt North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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