Belvidere lost against Belvidere North back in October of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Bucs received a blow as they fell 37-20 to the Blue Thunder. While losing is never fun, the Bucs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 344th, while the Blue Thunder are ranked 99th).
Belvidere lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Arturo Alvarez, who rushed for 82 yards and one score. His longest rush was for an incredible 79 yards. Nic Alvarez was another key player, rushing for 92 yards and one TD.
Belvidere dropped their record down to 2-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Belvidere North, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 6-0.
Looking ahead, Belvidere will square off against Jefferson at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Bucs will be up against the J-Hawks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 26 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Belvidere North, they will take on Rockford Auburn at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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