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Illinois High School Football 2026 Season

Thursday, September 10, 20267:00Regular Season
Niles West logo
Away Team | Wolves

Niles West

Skokie, Illinois

2026 Record0-4

7Team Profile
Final
Vernon Hills logo
Home Team | Cougars

Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills, Illinois

2026 Record1-3

12Team Profile
Illinois
1RTN Prospects
0College Commits
0Scholarship Offers
1Matchup Index

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Programs at a Glance

Niles West logo
Niles West
2026 Record0-4
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)10.0 PF / 30.5 PA
2025 Record2-7
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)16.9 PF / 29.0 PA
3-Year Record13-16
5-Year Record18-29
Recent Playoff RunIHSA First Round
Published RankingNot currently ranked
Vernon Hills logo
Vernon Hills
2026 Record1-3
2026 PF / PA (Per Game)9.8 PF / 34.3 PA
2025 Record5-5
2025 PF / PA (Per Game)18.5 PF / 23.5 PA
3-Year Record9-19
5-Year Record19-28
Recent Playoff RunIHSA Playoffs
Published RankingNot currently ranked

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Inside the Game

Niles West

Niles West has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 13-16.

Additional roster and recruiting connections remain in RTN verification.

Vernon Hills

Vernon Hills has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup. Its three-year record is 9-19.

RTN currently connects 1 prospect to the roster.

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Players to Know

Niles West

Player profiles will appear as roster information is added.

Vernon Hills

Colin McMurrayClass of 2027
Position
QB
Height
Not listed
Weight
Not listed
Committed College
Available
Top Honor
2025 News-Sun Football All-Area Team Honorable Mention

Game Information

Niles West at Vernon Hills

Date
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Kickoff
7:00
Venue
TBA
Location
Illinois
Classification
Not listed
Conference / District
Central Suburban (Central)
Coach or School UpdateSubmit schedule changes, verified scores, or game statistics.
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