Football Friday is back under the lights for another exciting season on the gridiron! Some of the faces in the huddle or on the sidelines may be new, but the rivalries and high quality of play remain the same in the Naperville area. Let’s kick things off with week one of the 2025 season! Football Friday is sponsored by BMO.

Neuqua Valley vs. Waubonsie Valley

1998 was the last time Neuqua Valley and Waubonsie Valley football did not go head-to-head, until the 2024 season, when the new expanded conference schedule prevented the longtime rivals from squaring off on the field. This fall, the schools agreed to meet up in a non-conference showdown to start the year. The Warriors are coming off their first playoff appearance since 2019, while the Wildcats look to bounce back from a rare p

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