Football

Vernon Hills Cougar Football

"Attitude & Effort"

2021 {Spring} CSL NORTH CHAMPIONS

Team from Cougar Head

Program News

Varsity and Sophomore Camps:

  • June 24 - July 18 (M-Th); 8:00 am - 10:00 am
  • NO camp on July 4 (Thursday)

7 on 7 / Scrimmage / Linemen Challenge

  • Glenbrook North, July 12, 10:30 am [Lineman Challenge]

CAMP SIGNUP LINK

Freshman/Sophomore Football Information

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #1: 7/1-7/3, 8:00-10:00, M-W

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #2: 7/8-7/11, 8:00-10:00, M-TH

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #3: 7/15-7/18, 8:00-10:00, M-TH

  • Frosh/Soph Football Camp Session #4: 7/22-7/25, 8:00-10:00, M-TH

 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #1: 6/24-6/27, 10:00-12:00, M-TH 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #2: 7/1-7/3, 10:00-12:00, M-W 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #3: 7/8-7/11, 10:00-12:00, M-TH 

  • Frosh/Soph Football Strength/Speed Training Session #4: 7/15-7/18, 10:00-12:00, M-TH

 

Season Kicks off Monday, August 12, 2024
All players must have their physicals on file with the Athletic Department prior to August 12th, in order to practice on the first day.

See Below for Important Info and Dates

Info about Frosh/SOPH Varsity/JV
Coach Contact Coach Peterson Coach Bellecomo
First Practice Monday August 12th Monday August 12th
Scrimmage Friday, August 23rd
vs. Mundelein, 4:30 PM		 Friday, August 23rd
vs. Mundelein, 6:00 PM
First Game

Saturday, August 31st
vs. Grayslake North, 9:00 AM

Friday, August 30th
vs. Grayslake North, 6:00 PM

2024 Vernon Hills Cougars Varsity Football Schedule

(Freshmen and JV schedules can be found on the school website)

  • 8/30/24: Home: Grayslake North: 6:00 pm [Senior Night]
  • 9/6/24: Away: Lakes: 7:30 pm  
  • 9/13/24: Away: Wheeling: 7:30 pm
  • 9/20/24: Home: Hoffman Estates: 6:00 pm
  • 9/27/24: Home: Maine East: 7:30 pm [Homecoming]
  • 10/4/24: Home: Niles West: 6:00 pm 
  • 10/10/24 [THU]: Away: Maine West: 7:30 pm 
  • 10/18/24: Away: Niles North: 7:00 pm
  • 10/25/24: Away: Highland Park: 7:30 pm
  • 11/1-2/24: IHSA Playoffs, 1st Round
  • 11/9/24: IHSA Playoffs, 2nd Round
  • 11/16/24: IHSA Playoffs, Quarterfinals
  • 11/23/24: IHSA Playoffs, Semifinals
  • 11/30/24: 6A State Championship Game: 1:00 pm

Go Cougars!!

"Cougar Way"

  • 90% or better in off-season workouts
  •  Academic success
  •  Strong character 
  •  Community service
  •  Attendance at team functions