The Clemente Wildcats (IL) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Kennedy Crusaders (IL) on Thursday, August 28, at 4:15 PM.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Clemente Wildcats (IL) vs Kennedy Crusaders (IL)
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 4:15 p.m. ET
Where: CPS Rockne Stadium
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

A new football season is on the horizon for Clemente and Kennedy high schools, and both teams are looking to build a successful campaign. With identical 0-0 overall records, the upcoming season provides a clean slate and a chance for both squads to establish their dominance.

Season Outlook & Rankings
Both Clemente and Kennedy enter the 2025-2026 season with no games played yet, which means their records are a blank canvas waiting to be painted. Clemente holds a slight edge in national and state rankings, sitting at 13,045th nationally and 475th in Illinois. Kennedy is close behind, ranked 12,471st nationally and 454th in the state. As the season progresses, these rankings will shift based on their performance.

Key Matchups and Common Opponents
The two schools have no prior head-to-head record for the 2025-2026 season, making any future game between them a pivotal one. Interestingly, both teams share two common opponents on their schedules: Hubbard and Phoenix Military

Breaking Down the Records
With a 0-0 record across all categories—including overall, league, non-league, home, and away games—the data shows that the season has yet to begin. For both Clemente and Kennedy, this presents an opportunity to start fresh and work toward their goals. The team that performs better against their common opponents and in their respective league play will likely see their rankings improve and their win percentage rise.