Winnebago and Du-Pec renew rivalry in Silver Bucket Showdown this Friday

Winnebago and Du-Pec will meet in a football game this Friday night in Winnebago, marking the first time the teams have played each other since 1989. The matchup serves as the return of the Silver Bucket rivalry, a series that originated in 1961. The rivalry had been dormant for 37 years after Pecatonica shifted to a conference with smaller schools. The game follows the recent move of Du-Pec from the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference to the Big Northern Conference. Activities for fans, including a football toss challenge, are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ahead of the 7:00 p.m. kickoff. Winnebago holds a 18-10 advantage in the series record.

• 4:05 AMYahoo Sports — Winnebago and Pecatonica (Du-Pec) set to renew long-dormant football rivalry