Highlight Zone: Week 3

Spotlight Game of the Week - Riverdale at Rockridge
Published: Sep. 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM CDT|Updated: Sep. 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM CDT

TAYLOR RIDGE, Ill. (KWQC) - The Highlight Zone returns for week three of high school football.

The Spotlight Game of the Week will be Riverdale at Rockridge with kickoff at 7 p.m.

Both teams are 2-0, marking the best start for Riverdale since the Rams went 4-0 to start the season in 2011.

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for Riverdale. Three years ago, the Rams didn’t have a varsity team. Two years ago, they finished 0-9. Last year, Riverdale just missed out on the playoffs.

Rockridge is ranked #3 in Illinois Class 2A.

Leading Rockridge on offense is Junior quarterback Cullen Schwigen.

In two games, Schwigen’s had a total of 11 touchdowns. His teammates said he’s been throwing the ball extremely well, and Schwigen said he feels more confident.