We are learning more and more about our Rockford-area football teams as we weave our way through the season, and there was plenty to be gleaned from Week 2 of high school football.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the latest round of football games around the Rockford area:

Is Oregon ready for Byron next?

Oregon is an impressive 2-0 after it steamrolled over Lutheran 40-8 in Week 2. The Hawks held off Genoa-Kingston 27-20 in the season opener.

Now, the Hawks travel to Byron for a Week 3 matchup. Byron just disposed of what most thought was the Big Northern Conference's other top dog, Dixon, 28-7, on Friday night. Now the Tigers will get a hot Oregon squad. Looking for a free mini puzzle? Play the USA TODAY Quick Cross now.

"This team doesn't care who we are playing, we're just

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