The Kelly Trojans (IL) varsity football team is set to play a home conference game against Foreman Hornets (IL) on Thursday, August 28, at 7:00 PM.
Here’s what you need to know:
What: Illinois High School Football
Who: Kelly Trojans (IL) vs Foreman Hornets (IL)
When: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Where: CPS Hanson Stadium
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
Both Kelly High School and Foreman High School are set to begin their 2025-2026 football seasons with clean slates, as indicated by their 0-0 overall records. Despite having no games played yet, a look at their preliminary rankings and a key matchup against a common opponent provides an early glimpse into their potential season trajectories.
Preseason Outlook & Rankings
The Trojans and Hornets are starting the season with similar statewide and national rankings. According to preseason data, Kelly is ranked 13,967th nationally and 521st in Illinois, while Foreman holds a slightly higher position at 13,841st nationally and 513th in the state. These close rankings suggest that both teams are on a relatively even playing field as they head into the season, with each looking to climb the rankings with early wins.
Head-to-Head: A key game to watch will be the head-to-head matchup between Kelly and Foreman, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, at CPS Hanson Stadium. This game will serve as an early test for both teams and could be crucial for setting the tone for the rest of their season.
Common Opponent: Both teams are also scheduled to face Marine Leadership Academy. Kelly will host Marine Leadership on September 4, 2025, while Foreman is set to play them on October 10, 2025. The results of these games could offer a valuable point of comparison for fans and analysts to gauge the relative strength of the Trojans and the Hornets as the season progresses.
With identical records across all breakdowns—overall, league, non-league, home, and away—the beginning of the season is a blank canvas for both Kelly and Foreman. The upcoming games will begin to fill in that canvas, defining their strengths and weaknesses as they compete in the Illinois high school football landscape.
