Illinois Independent Conference – Week 3, IIC Teams Go 6-5

(9-9-23) Week 3 of the 2023 Illinois high school football season is in the books. It was the first week to be above .500 week for the Illinois Independent Conference (IIC) members…going 6-5 in non-conference games.

Red Hill's rushing attack was too much to stop for North Central this afternoon, as the Salukis found the end zone three times (twice by Sam Stimler) to secure the 21-6 victory #Sports10 pic.twitter.com/F4aotCZuBJ

— Marty Ledbetter (@MartySports10) September 9, 2023

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For Alton Marquette the first win of the year for the Explorers over East-Altoon-Wood River 49-21 stopped a 24 game losing streak. Duarell Blocker scored 4 TDs, including an 80 yd punt return.

Red Hill crossed the state border into Indiana and beat North Central 21-6….Sam Stimler had two TD’s to lead the Salukis.

Why The SSN’s Illinois Independent Conference????

To add a little extra excitement for the Illinois high school football teams playing an independent schedule. It is tough being an independent in Illinois.

All 11 Illinois independent high schools are included, Won-Lost records, weekly scores, highlights, all-independent team will be named at the end of the year. The IIC is not an actual conference but it hopes to provided the benefit of one.

This is just a way for SSN to promote these student-athletes. SSN hopes that all the schools will enjoy this during the season

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