The Sterling Golden Warriors will face off against the Rock Island Rocks at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
Sterling is probably headed into the matchup with a chip on their shoulder considering Quincy just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Blue Devils on the road and fell 63-6. While losing is never fun, the Golden Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 171st, while the Blue Devils are ranked 26th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Rock Island, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 13-6 win over Galesburg on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rocks as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
Sterling's loss dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Rock Island, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Sterling came up short against Rock Island in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 14-7. Will Sterling 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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