The 2025 Illinois high school football season continues with a non-conference matchup as Highland faces Jacksonville on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will take place at Jacksonville High School, where both teams look to begin their season with a strong performance.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Highland (Highland, IL) vs Jacksonville (Jacksonville, IL)
○ Date & Time: Saturday, August 30, 2025 – 7:00 PM
○ Location: Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, IL
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Highland Bulldogs
Highland enters the game ranked #2,626 nationally, #76 in Illinois, and #13 in their class. With a competitive roster and high expectations for the season, the Bulldogs will look to dominate their non-conference opener with strong play on both sides of the ball.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #2,626
○ State Rank: #76 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #13
○ Strengths: Strong defense, solid offensive play
○ Key to Win: Control possession and execute offensively while maintaining defensive discipline
Jacksonville Crimsons
Jacksonville enters the game ranked #5,408 nationally, #167 in Illinois, and #19 in their class. The Crimsons will look to use their home-field advantage and experienced lineup to start the season strong and improve on their previous performances.
○ 2025 Record: 0-0
○ National Rank: #5,408
○ State Rank: #167 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #19
○ Strengths: Experienced lineup, home-field advantage
○ Key to Win: Control the tempo and execute key plays on offense and defense
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Bulldogs | #2,626 | #76 (IL) | #13 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacksonville Crimsons | #5,408 | #167 (IL) | #19 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 |
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