HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Highland Park came away with a 35–28 victory over Evanston in one of the closer matchups on the September 18 high school football schedule. The Giants finished seven points ahead of the Wildkits, who scored 28 but couldn't match Highland Park's final total.
Evanston 28 · Highland Park 35
Game date: Sep 18, 2026 · America/Chicago
Published: Oct 12, 2026
High School · Football
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — Highland Park came away with a 35–28 victory over Evanston in one of the closer matchups on the September 18 high school football schedule. The Giants finished seven points ahead of the Wildkits, who scored 28 but couldn't match Highland Park's final total.
The result gave Highland Park an important win in a matchup between two North Shore programs. For Evanston, the 28-point offensive output wasn't enough to overcome the difference on the scoreboard.
The final margin tells the central story: Highland Park created just enough separation to claim the victory.
PARK RIDGE, Ill. — Maine South controlled its home matchup against Evanston, winning 51–13 on October 9.
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