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Preston ifft and Leighton Vandegraft added scoring runs.
The BHS defense made use of a sack and a blocked punt from Jaylen Raab and a Jack Schweitzer interception.
Normal Community 44, Peoria Richwoods 20
Malakai Kinsey scooted for touchdowns of 43 and 59 yards to propel Normal Community past Richwoods in Big 12 action at Peoria.
The 7A No. 8-ranked Ironmen moved to 3-0 overall and in the Big 12. The Knights slipped to 1-2 and 1-2, respectively.
NCHS quarterback Lucas Beaty rumbled 49 yards for a touchdown and threw scoring passes of 30 and 15 yards to Luke Potts.
Glenwood 41, University High 0
Glenwood quarterback Michael Young tossed three touchdown passes in a shutout win over U High in Central State Eight East Division play at Hancock Stadium.
Young connected on a 14 yards to Brayden Owens, 18 yards to Hugo Loop and 15 yards to Zach Clark as Glenwood improved to 2-1 in the division opener for both teams.
The 0-3 Pioneers received 85 yards rushing and 99 passing from Isaiah Jones.
Normal West’s K’shaun Jones (88) and Nolan Howe (18) celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
Normal West’ cheer in the first quarter against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
Photos: Champaign Centennial meets Normal West in week 3 game action
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3
Normal West’s Alexander Holly (45) gets ready for the game against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
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Normal West’s Alexander Holly (45) and Nolan Howe (18) gets ready for the game against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3
Champaign Centennial’s Shameer Clark (11) is brought down for safety by Normal West Amarii Ollie (4) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
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Champaign Centennial’s Shameer Clark (11) is brought down for safety by Normal West’s Amarii Ollie (4) on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
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Normal West’s Damir Harris (3) runs in the first quarter against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 3
Normal West’s K’shaun Jones (88) catches a pass for a touchdown in the first quarter against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
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Normal West’s K’shaun Jones (88) and Nolan Howe (18) celebrate a touchdown in the first quarter against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
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Normal West’ cheer in the first quarter against Champaign Centennial on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at Tucci Stadium.
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