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Week 8 high school football roundup: EPG inches closer to playoffs
Pontiac completed the home portion of its high school football schedule Friday with a 34-13 loss to Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central), leaving just one more week in its season. There will be a lot riding on it as PTHS travels to Bethalto to take on Civic Memorial in its last chance at posting a W. To this point, PTHS (0-8) saved its best for the last, at least in showing its ability to move the ball. The...
Pontiac football seniors hope they've created a blueprint for future success
Senior Night can be bittersweet because the attention is directed at the seniors as they play their final game in front of the home crowd. For Pontiac’s group of seniors, it was a bit more bitter than sweet Friday, as PTHS dropped a 34-13 decision to Chillicothe (Illinois Valley Central) at Williamson Field. “Tonight, it was about the seniors,” PTHS coach Zach Gadbury said. “The last few weeks it’s been about the seniors. I’m really proud with...
Find out who won Daily Leader Athlete of the Week poll for Oct. 7-12
Dylan Crouch scored more than 50 percent of the total vote tally for this week’s Athlete of the Week honor. Crouch of Dwight was the top vote-getter in being named the Pontiac Daily Leader Athlete of the Week, which covered Oct. 7-12. He topped Hudson Ault of Prairie Central as the football players collected more than 85 percent of the vote. ...
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