Week 2: Mercer County, Rockridge, Orion Roll To Wins

Mercer County (1-1) rebounded from a disappointing Week 1 to defeat St. Bede (1-1) on the road, 38-13, Friday. Golden Eagles quarterback Colby Cox accounted for five touchdowns in the victory. Cox rushed for three scores and threw for two more. William Fredrickson caught a pair of touchdown passes in the win. Mercer County is at LVC (0-2) in Week 3.

Rockridge (1-1) held on to beat Ridgeview-Lexington (0-2) on the road, 39-32, Friday. The Rockets led 39-6 at halftime. Freshman quarterback Cullen Schwigen had a passing and rushing touchdown in the win. The Rockets are at home against Riverdale (0-2) in Week 3.

Orion (2-0) continued a strong start to the season with a 56-8 win at Mendota (0-2) Friday. The Chargers held a 42-0 lead at halftime. Orion quarterback Kale Filler passed for four touchdowns. The Chargers had two defensive touchdowns in the victory. Orion is at Morrison (2-0) in Week 3.

LINCOLNLAND CONFERENCE (NON-CONFERENCE)

Mercer County 38 St. Bede 13

LINCOLNLAND CONFERENCE (LARGE)

Knoxville 48 Macomb 30

Farmington 45 West Hancock 20

Illini West 34 Elmwood-Brimfield 14

LINCOLNLAND CONFERENCE (SMALL)

Stark County 21 Annawan-Wethersfield 20

Princeville 36 Havana 14

United 34 Rushville-Industry

South Fulton 13 A-Town 0

LINCOLNLAND CONFERENCE (CROSSOVER)

ROWVA-Williamsfield 47 LVC 8

THREE RIVERS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (NON-CONFERENCE)

Rockridge 39 Ridgeview-Lexington 32

THREE RIVERS ATHLETIC CONFERENCE (CROSSOVER)

Orion 56 Mendota 8

Morrison 22 Princeton 21

Kewanee 28 Erie-Prophetstown 0

Monmouth-Roseville 21 Bureau Valley 14

Hall 46 Riverdale 6

Sherrard @ Newman Central Catholic – Saturday, 6 pm

WESTERN BIG 6

Galesburg 41 Limestone 7

Geneseo 27 Grayslake Central 7

Benet Academy 38 Moline 7

Quincy 40 Alton 6

Dunlap 21 Rock Island 7

Wheaton St. Francis 42 Sterling 28

Noble-Munchin @ UT – Saturday, 1 pm

8-MAN FOOTBALL

Ridgewood 46 West Central 14