10 things about the 2023 Hononegah High School football season
The Indians kick off their 2023 season on Aug. 25 against Jefferson.
- In the 2022 season, Hononegah had a record of 7-3. In the 2023 season they expect a better record and a higher IHSA playoff seed.
- Preseason/Fall camp opens for the Hononegah Indians on Monday, August 7, 2023.
- The 2023 regular season starts for the Hononegah Indians at Kelsey Field on Friday night August 25 against Rockford Jefferson. It’s a 7:15 pm kickoff. Arrive early as seats always fill up.
- Kelsey Field has a capacity of approximately 3,000 spectators and provides a great atmosphere for Friday night football games.
- The Hononegah Indians play their home games at Kelsey Field, 307 Salem Street in Rockton, IL which is located on the Hononegah High School campus.
- The team is coached by Bryan Zimmerman, who has been the program’s head coach since April 2016 and has helped lead the Indians to a continued level of success.
- Isaiah Houi is one of the key players for the Indians. As a 2023 senior, he will likely be a top player to watch on both offense and defense. Isaiah Houi announced via his social media that he will be attending Northern Iowa for his college career.
- Cole Warren is another standout player on the team. Also a senior in 2023, Warren will be one of the leaders this season.
- The Hononegah Indians scored 302 points last season. The Indians defense gave up only 231 points.
- The Hononegah Indians have three all-conference players returning in 2023 (Drake Broege OL, Isaiah Houi DB, and Gabe Kohl DE).
2023 Hononegah High School Rockton, IL Football Schedule
Date | Time | H/A | Opponent |
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Aug 25 | 7:15 | H | Rockford (Jefferson) |
Sep 1 | 7:15 | H | Machesney Park (Harlem) |
Sep 8 | 7:15 | A | Rockford (Guilford) |
Sep 15 | 7:15 | H | Freeport (H.S.) |
Sep 22 | 7:15 | A | Rockford (East) |
Sep 29 | 7:15 | A | Rockford (Boylan Catholic) |
Oct 6 | 7:00 | H | Belvidere (North) |
Oct 13 | 7:15 | H | Belvidere (H.S.) |
Oct 20 | 7:15 | A | Rockford (Auburn) |