RHS 14, Brighton 11

Rockford wins this defensive battle on the opening night of high school football. Brighton led 3-0 at the half. Rockford's defense dominated this game only allowing one field goal and one touchdown the entire game. The D also came up with a key interception deep in Rockford territory and recoverd 2 fumbles. Both of Rockford's touchdowns came after turnovers forced by the defense. Rockford's first touchdown came on a 40+ yard reception by KC O'Rourke. The second touchdown was on a short, tough rush within the 10 yard line by Joe Kik..

Rockford led 14 -3 most of the 2nd half. Brighton scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter and converted a 2 point play to come within 3 points. Brighton did regain posession with about 1 minute to go in the game. They moved the ball to Rockford's 25 yard line and had to settle for a 42 yard field goal attempt. The fg attempt was just wide left and the clock ran out.

This was a great win to kickoff the 2001 season. The was a tight game that could have gone either way. This close win will give the team the experience and the confidence for "yesterday, TODAY, and tomorrow."