UHigh and ISU use big 1st halves to defeat opponents

The University Pioneers and the Bloomington Central Catholic Saints have been city rivals for years. On Friday night lightning forced both sides to go home with not even a light on the scoreboard being lit. The came back on Saturday with the Pioneers putting 18 points on the board in the first half. Central Catholic was the only scorers the 2nd half, but only managed 13. UHS 18, CCHS 13.

Later on Saturday, the Redbirds of Illinois State welcomed a new non-confernce opponent in the Delta Devils of Mississippi Valley State. The Redbirds were not going to lose their first home game, but no one expected a shut out 62-0. Tre Roberson won out over veteran Blake Winkler for the Quarterback start.

Be sure to check the Normalite Newspaper, Best Look Magazine and return to Chimperscage and Photo Scoop Illinois for more fall sports each week. The Best Look in Sports Photography in Bloomington Normal and McLean County.

20140906 Mississippi Valley State at Illinois State Football Photos - Images by Alan Look

20140906 University High Pioneers at Bloomington Central Catholic Saints Football Photos - Images by Alan Look

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