The Rockford Auburn Knights (Rockford, IL) host the Harlem Huskies (Machesney Park, IL) in a conference matchup on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 12:00 PM. Harlem enters with momentum after a convincing opening win, while Rockford Auburn looks to recover from a narrow Week 1 loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Harlem (IL) @ Rockford Auburn (IL)
○ Date & Time: 9/6/2025 – 12:00 PM
○ Location: Auburn High School, Rockford, IL
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Harlem Huskies
The Huskies opened their season with a dominant 30-3 win, combining defensive strength with efficient offensive execution. Ranked in Illinois’ top 200, Harlem looks to keep rolling against a Knights squad still adjusting.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #5,863
○ State Rank (IL): #181
○ Class Rank: #26
○ Key to Win: Keep the defensive intensity high while capitalizing on red-zone opportunities to stay ahead early.
Main Squad:
○ Adrian Lopez – QB
○ Elijah Torres – RB
○ Christopher Martinez – WR
○ Nathan Gonzalez – WR
○ Isaiah Ramirez – LB
○ Xavier Morales – DB
○ Michael Hernandez – OL
○ Gabriel Rivera – DL
○ Anthony Vega – LB
○ Diego Perez – RB
Rockford Auburn Knights
The Knights fell 27-21 in a competitive opener, showing fight but failing to close late. Ranked in the Illinois top 350, Rockford Auburn will look to rebound in their home opener.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #9,669
○ State Rank (IL): #345
○ Class Rank: —
○ Key to Win: Execute better on third downs and limit turnovers to give themselves a chance in crunch time.
Main Squad:
○ Jacob Allen – QB
○ Michael Sanchez – RB
○ Ethan Ramirez – WR
○ Daniel Ortiz – WR
○ Christopher Allen – LB
○ Isaiah Torres – DB
○ Jonathan Cruz – OL
○ Sebastian Alvarez – DL
○ Matthew Rivera – LB
○ Noah Delgado – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Conf. | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem | #5,863 | #181 (IL) | #26 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 100% | 30 | 3 |
| Rockford Auburn | #9,669 | #345 (IL) | — | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0% | 21 | 27 |
