As we get prepared for the 2020 football season, we wanted to touch base with former NUIC players that have gone on to play at the college level to hear what their experiences are, what playing in the NUIC did to help them out for the college level, and what insight they would bestow upon younger guys looking to play at the collegiate level. Player Profile: Name: Brett Shutts High School: Galena Graduated: 2017 College: Coe College Position: Linebacker/Defensive Line Major: B

Galena - In a very meaningful crossover game, Galena and Amboy both came into this game winless. A win by either would help out either side of the conference, as well as help impact the other crossover teams that each team has played for playoff points. Galena would jump out to a 15-0 lead in the first quarter, coming on a 3 yard touchdown run by Duilio Moctezuma and a Ethen Hefel to Henry Anderson 46 yard touchdown pass. Amboy would answer back with an Austin Norman 2 yard t

Durand - For the second week in a row, the Rivermen would host a homecoming game, and find themselves in a slug fest. Du-Pec was in search of their 4th win of the season, and second in a row, while Galena was trying to hold onto their playoff lives. The Rivermen would strike quick, as Hunter Hoffman found Gabe Howard for a 58 yard touchdown connection just a 1:32 into the game. The Tyler Kormoczy kick was good, and the Rivermen were up 7-0. On the ensuing kick return, Galena'

Galena - A game featuring the two oldest teams in the conference was a game that also saw the revitalization of a rivalry, as Stockton and Galena would face off for the first time since the 2015 playoffs. Both teams combine for over 1,100 wins, which ranks them 1 and 2 all-time in conference history. The Blackhawks would slowly take control of the game, as they put away the Pirates 26-0 to improve to 3-1. After a scoreless 1st quarter, the Hawks would score with 5:43 left in

Orangeville - With two teams that were looking to make a statement heading into week 3, Orangeville and Galena played in a defensive slug-fest all afternoon. The Broncos were looking for their 2nd straight win, while the Pirates needed to get their first win coming off some tough losses. This game on paper looked like a great game to open up the conference schedule, and it didn't live that down if you like defensive football. Right off the bat, Galena opened the game with the