September is here, along with week two of Football Friday and a full slate of high school action on the gridiron. Five of our six local teams are on the road this week, but we begin with the lone team defending its home turf, Neuqua Valley. Football Friday is sponsored by BMO.

Minooka vs. Neuqua Valley

Neuqua is coming off an exciting opening week victory over rival Waubonsie Valley. The Wildcats welcome Minooka, a team that edged out Neuqua 16-14 a season ago. The Indians are coming off a tough 36-35 defeat at the hands of St. Charles North.

Trailing 7-0, Neuqua Valley opens up the passing game as Drake Mennecke drops back and connects with Daniel Robinson for the big play touchdown. The Wildcats miss the extra point and trail 7-6.

Minooka is on the move and pushing to expand th

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