Rockford Auburn hasn't had much luck against Belvidere North recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Blue Thunder at 12:00 p.m. Rockford Auburn has given up an average of 38.2 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Rockford Auburn lost to Boylan Catholic on the road by a 42-28 margin. Despite 112 more yards than the Titans, the Knights couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite their loss, Rockford Auburn saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gavin Sanders, who picked up 251 receiving yards and three scores, was perhaps the best of all. Sanders' longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards. Another passer making a difference was Xzavier Lindhe, who threw for 286 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.6 yards per attempt.
Meanwhile, Belvidere North put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 37-20 win over Belvidere. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Blue Thunder's considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 99th, while the Bucs are ranked 280th).
Rockford Auburn's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Belvidere North, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Rockford Auburn might still be hurting after the 42-16 loss they got from Belvidere North in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Knights were down 28-0.
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