The 2025 Illinois high school football season continues with a non-conference clash as Montini Catholic visits Hillcrest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The game will be played at Hillcrest High School in Country Club Hills, IL, where the Broncos aim to stay unbeaten while the Hawks search for their first win.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Montini Catholic (Lombard, IL) @ Hillcrest (Country Club Hills, IL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Hillcrest High School, Country Club Hills, IL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Montini Catholic Broncos
Montini Catholic (1-0) opened its season with a 20-16 win, showing poise in a tight contest. Ranked #18 in Illinois and #1 in its class, the Broncos enter this game as favorites with a strong defensive identity and a disciplined offensive scheme.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #817
○ State Rank (IL): #18
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Execute offensively in the red zone and continue to create defensive stops in key situations.
Main Squad:
○ Jackson Rivera – QB
○ Isaiah Thompson – RB
○ Jonah Cruz – WR
○ Caleb Johnson – LB
○ Elijah Torres – DB
○ Malachi Smith – WR
○ Kainoa Lopez – OL
○ Zion Martinez – DL
○ Micah Adams – DB
○ Noah Hernandez – LB
Hillcrest Hawks
Hillcrest (0-1) fell in its opener but showed resilience, holding their opponent to just 18 points. Ranked #147 in Illinois, the Hawks will need to generate more offense to compete with Montini’s depth and physicality.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #4,858
○ State Rank (IL): #147
○ Class Rank: #17
○ Key to Win: Sustain drives with an effective rushing attack and prevent Montini from controlling field position.
Main Squad:
○ Ethan Davis – QB
○ Isaiah Brown – RB
○ Jonah Taylor – WR
○ Maleko Robinson – LB
○ Caleb Foster – DB
○ Elijah Carter – WR
○ Keoni Vega – OL
○ Zion Hernandez – DL
○ Micah Scott – DB
○ Noah Williams – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montini Catholic | #817 | #18 (IL) | #1 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1.000 | 20 | 16 |
| Hillcrest | #4,858 | #147 (IL) | #17 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 | .000 | 8 | 18 |
