Illinois High School Football Week 3 Results

News Summary

Week 3 of the Illinois High School Football season brought thrilling matches, including a nail-biting victory for Downers Grove North and a dramatic overtime win for Dunlap. Washington showcased a powerful shutout against Metamora, while Tremont celebrated breaking their 20-game losing streak. With several teams continuing their undefeated runs, the anticipation for upcoming matchups is high as the season progresses.

Illinois High School Football Week 3 Results Bring Excitement!

Welcome back, football fans! As the 2025 Illinois High School Football season gears up, Week 3 delivered a thrilling array of games that kept everyone on the edge of their seats. The action kicked off on Friday, September 12, and boy, did the teams deliver some unforgettable moments!

Close Calls and Dominating Wins

One of the standout games of the week was definitely the nail-biter between Downers Grove North and Hinsdale Central. In a match that had fans buzzing, Downers Grove North clinched a narrow victory with a score of 9-7. Every point counted, and the excitement was palpable as both teams battled it out for supremacy.

But that was just one flavor of competition. Over in Dunlap, the action became even more intense with an electrifying overtime thriller against Pekin. Dunlap squeaked out a dramatic win with a final score of 28-27. The tension was so thick, you could cut it with a knife! These kinds of matches really showcase the heart and grit of high school football.

Shutouts and Snapshots

In other games, Washington made headlines by shutting out Metamora with a convincing 24-0 victory. Nothing feels quite as sweet as a game where the opponent can’t even get on the scoreboard. This lights out performance has put Washington on the map early in the season!

Meanwhile, East Peoria and Morton continued their undefeated streaks with emphatic wins over Limestone and Canton, respectively. Not only do these victories keep their perfect records intact, but they also show the growing strength of their programs.

Breaking Streaks and New Beginnings

In a heartwarming turn of events, Tremont finally broke their 20-game losing streak with a fantastic 42-14 victory against Fieldcrest. First-year coach Joe Hageman must be feeling on top of the world as he celebrates this much-needed win with his team. There’s nothing like the sweet smell of victory, especially after such a long drought!

Notable Scores from Week 3

Let’s shift our focus a bit and take a look at some other notable scores from Week 3:

• 22, Downers Grove South 21
• 48, Hiawatha 12
• 47, Grayslake Central 0
• 45, Arcola 7
• 52, Christ the King 6
• 35, East St. Louis 10
• 48, Manual 6
• 28, Pekin 27 (OT)
• 41, Deer Creek-Mackinaw 0
• 43, Joliet Catholic 26
• 35, DeKalb 7
• 56, Lincoln 0
• 6, Bradley-Bourbonnais 35