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Hononegah bounces back to hand Rockford Guilford first loss of the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:49 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Hononegah bounces back to hand Rockford Guilford first loss of the season

Summary

Hononegah defeated Rockford Guilford 17-14 in a tight matchup on Friday night. The Indians recovered from a previous loss to Harlem, where they led by 19 points before losing by one. Senior quarterback Dominica Cacciatore contributed to the win with a rushing touchdown and a passing touchdown to Ben Shockley. Hononegah recorded a crucial 22-yard field goal by Nolan Meadors early in the third quarter to secure their lead, while Guilford struggled offensively throughout the game. Both teams now hold a 4-1 record this season, trailing Harlem, which is at 5-0 in the NIC-10 race.

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By the Numbers

•Hononegah improved to 4-1 this season.
•Guilford scored on a 72-yard touchdown pass.
•Nolan Meadors kicked a key field goal for Hononegah.
•Both teams are one game behind Harlem in standings.
•The matchup took place in Rockton, Illinois.

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6:49 AMYahoo Sports — Hononegah gets big bounce-back win handing Rockford Guilford its first loss

What they're saying

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Last Friday night Hononegah suffered a heartbreaking loss to Harlem when Harlem rallied from a 26-7 fourth-quarter deficit for a 27-26 win. One week later, Hononegah is sitting in a much different spot. It's the Indians who are celebrating a big win after defeating Guilford 17-14.
— Yahoo Sports

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