Sat Sep 14 04:36:00 UTC 2024: ## Local High School Football Teams Shine in Week 3

**Area teams delivered thrilling victories and decisive wins in the third week of the high school football season.**

**Arcola** continued their winning streak, defeating **Argenta-Oreana** 33-14. **Jayden Henson-Stice** led the Purple Riders’ charge with a pick-six, a 92-yard rush, and a 6-yard rush.

**Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond** dominated **Tri-County** with a 49-14 victory. The Knights’ rushing attack proved unstoppable, with **Easton Frederick**, **Payton Warrior**, **Alex Rexroad**, and **Maddix Stirrett** all finding the endzone.

**Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin** secured a 49-14 win over **Hoopeston Area**. **Evan Parish** led the Blue Devils’ rushing attack with 134 yards and two touchdowns.

**Clinton** cruised to a 49-8 victory over **Tremont**, while **LeRoy** shut out **Fieldcrest** 49-0.

**Paxton-Buckley-Loda** pulled off an impressive upset, defeating the No. 2 team in Class 2A, **Bloomington Central Catholic**, in overtime, 22-21.

**St. Joseph-Ogden** earned a 49-20 win against **Prairie Central**.

**Salt Fork** dominated **Iroquois West** with a 45-13 victory, scoring 32 points in the first quarter alone.

Other notable wins included **Milford/Cissna Park** defeating **Blue Ridge** 52-28, **Sullivan/Okaw Valley** beating **Cumberland** 42-6, and **Watseka** edging out **Oakwood** 28-22.

**The high school football season is heating up, and local teams are showing their strength on the gridiron.**

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