Vernon Hills is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Friday. They will look to defend their home field against the Highland Park Giants at 7:30 p.m. Vernon Hills hasn't scored more than seven points for three games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.
Vernon Hills is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against Schaumburg on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Cougars took a blow against the Saxons, falling 49-7. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 34-7.
Meanwhile, Highland Park was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 28-24 to Conant.
Highland Park's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Vernon Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Vernon Hills came up short against Highland Park when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 43-36. Will the Cougars 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.
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