( 25News Now ) - For the first time since 2012, Bloomington got their first football win over Normal West last season with a resounding 48-16 victory. This week in our Football Friday Game of the Week, the Purple Raiders host the Wildcats, with both teams in prime position for the Big 12 Conference title.

The featured matchup in the Mid-Illini this week will feature two state-ranked contenders in 5A #4 Morton, and 4A #10 Metamora. The Potters are off to a 3-0 start, while the Redbirds look to get back in the win column after a tough loss to Washington.

In Soccer, Washington shuts out Streator on the road 7-0, while Normal West comes back from down 2-0 in the second half to tie Glenwood 2-2.

Bloomington Central Catholic and Lexington both earn two-set volleyball sweeps, while Peoria Hi

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