Round Lake extended their losing streak to five on Friday, dropping them down to 1-6. They were beaten by the Grant Community Bulldogs 65-17. While losing is never fun, the Panthers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 439th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 192nd).
Devin Powell
| 10/10/25 @ Grant Community | 143 |
| 09/19/25 @ Antioch | 126 |
| 09/12/25 @ Grayslake North | 109 |
| 09/05/25 vs Maine East | 83 |
| 09/26/25 vs Wauconda | 80 |
Round Lake's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marqus Ries, who rushed for 90 yards. Ries' longest rush was for an incredible 90 yards. Round Lake also got help from Devin Powell, who showed off his sure hands for 143 receiving yards.
As for Grant Community, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. That looming 65-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Tyler Zdon produced another solid performance rushing for 365 yards and six scores while picking up 22.8 yards per carry. Thanks to that big game, he is now up to 14 rushing touchdowns on the season.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Round Lake will take on rival North Chicago at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Grant Community is set to square off against their familiar foe Grayslake Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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