South Beloit Throttles Alden‑Hebron 41–10 on a Chilly Fall Night, Behind Chase Herrington’s Four‑Touchdown Showcase

On an overcast, chilly fall night that felt like pure Illinois high school football, the South Beloit SOBOs delivered the kind of performance that shakes a conference race awake. Low 50s at kickoff, pads cracking, and a crowd that never sat down — it all set the stage for a 41–10 North East Conference win over Alden‑Hebron that felt even more lopsided than the scoreboard.

The scoring by quarters told the story early: South Beloit jumped out fast, stacking 13 in the first, 16 in the second, and never letting Alden‑Hebron breathe. By halftime, the SOBOs had already built a wall the Giants weren’t climbing. Alden‑Hebron managed just 3 in the second quarter and 7 in the third, but South Beloit slammed the door shut with a relentless finish.

Herrington Dominates Every Inch of the Field

Senior running back/defensive back Chase Herrington authored one of the most complete performances of the season — three touchdowns on offense and a pick‑six on defense. Herrington ran angry, ran smart, and ran like a senior who knows exactly what chilly fall football requires.

His pick‑six was vintage Herrington: reading the quarterback’s eyes, breaking downhill like he was shot out of a cannon, and finishing the play with the kind of physicality that has become his trademark. Offensively, he was unstoppable — bouncing runs outside, lowering his shoulder inside, and finishing drives with authority.

“He’s doing so good, it’s hard not to talk about him,” Coach Josh Redieske said afterward. “He reads the quarterback better than anyone. And offensively, he’s gentle until he’s not — he finishes runs. He’s potentially better on defense, but he’s elite on both sides.”

Herrington’s offseason work showed. Fifteen pounds of added muscle, stronger legs, and a confidence that radiates through the huddle.

Schobor Sets the Tone

Junior RB/LB Jaycee Schobor was the heartbeat of the SOBOs’ toughness. Every time South Beloit needed the hard yards, Schobor delivered. Every time Alden‑Hebron tried to build momentum, Schobor erased it with a pad‑popping tackle.

“He’s a hell of a player,” Coach Redieske said. “You can tell it’s his first game back he’s tired but he makes every tough play. You can’t teach that.”

A Team Getting Healthy — and Dangerous

The SOBOs’ early‑season struggles weren’t about talent. They were about bodies. Injuries stacked up, depth was thin, and the first two opponents were the toughest on the schedule.

“We’ve been hurting,” Coach Redieske said. “We’re finally getting full. I expected this tonight. The kids are angry we’ve been overlooked because of those first two games.”

South Beloit played Friday night with a full rotation for the first time all season. Newcomer Richard Carlson a massive, physical athlete playing his first football game since age eight all made an impact.

Carlson, in particular, drew praise.

“He’s exactly what you want,” Coach Redieske said. “He just needs that switch to flip to realize how violent you’re expected to be. Every week he’s going to get better.

Crowd Growing, Confidence Growing, Stakes Growing

The South Beloit crowd was loud, engaged, and growing week by week.

“We appreciate it,” Coach Redieske said. “It sucks looking up and not seeing people. The last two weeks, we’ve had great crowds. Social media helps, parents help, and playing better helps. It makes everything better.”

Conference Chances? Playoff Push? The SOBOs Are Rolling.

When asked whether this win puts South Beloit into the conference championship conversation, Coach Redieske didn’t hesitate but he didn’t crown anything either.

“Well, we gotta win a few more,” he said. But yeah this was a show. We absolutely throttled them early.”

He believes the SOBOs are tuning up at the perfect time.

“We’re going to be really good come playoff time. If we win out, we might get a home playoff game. If not, hopefully we run and get one in week two. I think only two teams in 8‑man can compete with us right now.”

Final Score: South Beloit 41, Alden‑Hebron 10

A chilly fall night. A loud home crowd. A team finally healthy. A senior star playing like the best athlete on the field. A junior hammering every tough yard. And a coach who believes deeply that the SOBOs are about to peak at exactly the right moment.

South Beloit didn’t just win Friday night.

They announced themselves.