Vernon Hills was the 28-21 winner over Lakes when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Vernon Hills Cougars fell 31-20 to the Lakes Eagles on Friday.
Colin Mcmurray rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Brandon Malveaux was his top target, rushing for 31 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 30 receiving yards.
Vernon Hills' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Lakes, their win ended a four-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Vernon Hills will square off against Wheeling at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Lakes, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grayslake Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are at an even 4-4 against one another since September of 2016, but likely not for long.
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