Directions to Area High Schools for Athletic Events
Amboy High School
11 East Hawley Street, Amboy
815-857-3632
US-30 West to intersection of US-30 & US-52. Turn left (US-52 South), go one block past the Shell station, turn right at Hawley Street, the high school is two blocks ahead on your left. Allow 20-25 minutes from AFC High School.
If going to baseball game(s), baseball is played in city park on east side of town. Once in Amboy, turn left onto main street. On the east edge of town will be the park. You will turn right into the park and the baseball diamond is at the back (south) side of the park.
Bureau Valley High School
9154 County Road, 2125 N
815-445-4004
US-30 West to IL-40 in Sterling. Turn left onto IL-40 South. Follow IL-40 for approximately 21 miles. Turn left onto County Rd 2125 N. Entrance to high school will be on the right. Allow 60-65 minutes from AFC High School.
Christian Life High School
5950 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
815-877-5749
IL-38 East through Rochelle, go north on I-39. I-39 to Baxter Rd., turn right. Baxter to Mulford Rd. (first intersection), turn left. At stop sign, turn left, cross bridge, turn right, Mulford picks up again. Continue on Mulford into Rockford. Turn left at Spring Creek Rd., get in right hand lane to turn right as the school is located on the northwest corner of the intersection (Mulford and Spring Creek). Allow 60-65 minutes from AFC High School.
Dakota High School
300 Campus Drive Dakota
815-449-2812
Daysville Rd. North, left onto IL-64 West into Oregon, stay on IL-64 into Mt. Morris. Turn right at the stoplight in Mt. Morris. Go north to the stop sign (IL-72). Turn left onto IL-72 West looking for Adeline Rd. Turn right onto Adeline Road (3-5 miles on 72). Go through Adeline, turn right at first stop sign (Coffman Rd.). Go around a curve, Coffman turns into Rock City Rd. Continue on Rock City Road through German Valley and cross US-20 and through Ridott. Turn left at the stop sign (Cedarville Rd.). Stay on Cedarville Rd. until the first stop sign, turn right onto IL-75 and take the next left (short distance) onto Dakota Rd. You will see the school on your right. Turn right on Farm Road(?), first road to the right. Allow 85-90 minutes from AFC High School.
Durand High School
200 West South Street, Durand
815-248-2171
Daysville Rd. North, left onto IL-64 West into Oregon, right turn onto IL-2 North, left turn onto IL-72 West (before the town of Byron). Go a few miles, turn right onto Pecatonica Rd. Continue on Pecatonica Rd. for approx. 20 miles. You will pass through Seward, cross US-20 and pass through Pecatonica. Pecatonica Rd. will eventually intersect IL-75, turn right onto 75. Go about 2 miles, turn left at the intersection of IL-70 & 75. Take IL-70 North into Durand. Turn left on South Street. The school will be on your left. Allow 80-85 minutes from AFC High School.
If going to softball game, turn right onto South Street instead of left. Turn right onto Dayton St. Softball games are played in the park at the end of Dayton St.
If going to football game, continue one block past South St. and turn right onto E. Washington St. The football field will be on the left side of the road.
East Dubuque High School
200 Parklane Dr., East Dubuque
815-747-3188
Daysville Road to IL-64 in Oregon. Take IL-64 through Oregon & Mt. Morris until you get to IL-26 north (about 15 miles). Turn right onto IL-26 go north (for about 10 miles) through Forreston and turn left onto IL-72 going west to Shannon. Go through Shannon until you reach IL-73. Turn Rt. onto IL-73 go north through Pearl City until you get to US-20 (about 15 Miles). Turn left onto US-20 West. Stay on US-20 through Galena. Staying on US-20 go about 13-15 miles into East Dubuque. Turn right onto IL-35 and go about .5 of a mile, on the left you will see School Road, and an Elementary school where the football field is located. Continue up the hill about another .5 of a mile and turn right onto Parklane Ave. to the High School. Allow two and a half hours from AFC High School.
Eastland High School
500 School Drive, Lanark
815-493-6341
Daysville Rd. North, left onto IL-64 West, stay on Hwy. 64 West. You will pass through Oregon & Mt. Morris. Approx. 25 miles after Mt. Morris you will enter Lanark, the school will be on your right as you hit the outskirts of Lanark. Allow 7075 minutes from AFC High School.
Erie High School
435 6th Avenue, Erie
309-659-2239
I-88 West to Erie exit. Turn left and head into town. You will come to a stop sign. Go straight, crossing over old Hwy. 2. Come to 2nd stop sign (triangle in road), stay to the right. Turn right onto Main St., turn left on 7th Ave. 7th Ave. will become 4th St., then 6th Ave., the school will be on your right. Allow 75-80 minutes from AFC High School.
Forreston High School
610 E Main St., Forreston
815-938-2175
Daysville Rd. North to IL-64, turn left, go through Oregon. In Mt. Morris, turn right at the stoplight towards IL-72. Go to stop sign (IL-72), turn left. The school will be on your left as you start to enter Forreston. Allow 50-55 minutes from AFC High School.
If going to softball game, softball games are played in German Valley. To get to German Valley, take a right off of IL-72 onto Adeline Rd. At stop sign beyond Adeline, turn right onto W. Coffman Rd which will eventually curve into N. Rock City Rd. In German Valley, turn left at stop sign onto E. German Valley Rd. On west edge of town, softball field will be on the left.
If going to baseball game, baseball games are played at Warnken Park in Forreston. Go past high school and turn right onto N. Locust Rd. Turn right onto E. State St. or go one more block and turn right onto E. Avon St. Either route will take you to Warnken Park.
Freeport Aquin High School
1419 S. Galena Ave, Freeport
815-235-3154
IL-26 North out of Forreston, less than one mile out of town, turn right onto Baileyville Rd. Baileyville Road turns north and runs parallel to IL-26 into Freeport. Once in Freeport you will cross South St. and Business 20 (Galena Ave.) and Baileyville will turn into Armstrong Avenue, all without turning. There will be parking available off Armstrong/Empire. From here you will be able to walk to the entrance that puts you on our side of the football field or even the school. Allow 6065 minutes from AFC High School.
If going to softball game, softball games are played at Read Park in Freeport. Follow IL-26 all the way into Freeport. Just past Freeport High School, turn left onto W. Empire St. Read park is on the right.
Baseball games are played at either Highland Community College or Krape Park. To get to Highland, follow IL-26 just past Wal-Mart on the edge of Freeport and turn left onto W. Fairgrounds Rd. Follow until you get to round about. Take the exit off of the round about for W. Pearl City Rd. Go past the Highland College entrance. The entrance to the baseball fields is a gravel drive on the right.
To get to Krape Park, follow IL-26 to W. Fairgrounds road (just past Wal-Mart) and turn left. The road will curve to the north and just before it starts to curve back west, turn right on S. Park Rd. At the first Y, turn right. At the second Y, turn left. Follow the road into Krape Park. Follow the main road to the right around the park. The parking lot for the baseball field will be on the left.
Fulton High School
1207 12th St., Fulton
815-3511
I-88 West to exit 36 for US-30 W toward Clinton. Continue onto Lincoln Rd. for approximately 20 miles. Turn right onto IL-136 W. Follow IL-136 for 2.3 miles to 12th St. Turn right on 12th St. School will be on the right. Allow 70-75 minutes from AFC High School. For baseball and softball games, turn left on 13th St/Ave. Follow across 16th Ave into Drives Field. Both baseball and softball diamonds are located there.
Fulton Unity Christian High School
711 10th St., Fulton
815-589-3912
I-88 West toward Moline and take exit 36 toward US-30 W/ Clinton. Stay on Lincoln RD/ US-30 west through Morrison until you come to IL-136. Take slight right onto IL-136 into Fulton. Turn right onto 10th St. Allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes from AFC High School.
For baseball and softball games, see baseball and softball for Fulton High School.
Galena High School
1206 N. Franklin Street, Galena
815-777-0917
Daysville Road to Oregon. Turn left on IL-64 and go through Oregon & Mt. Morris until you get to Il-26. Turn right on IL-26 and go through Forreston until you get to IL-72 West. 26 North and 72 West merge in Forreston. Follow the signs for 72 West. You will turn left onto IL-72 West a couple miles outside of Forreston and go through Shannon until you get to IL-73 North. Go North on IL-73 through Pearl City until you get to IL-20 just before Lena. Turn left onto Il-20 and go west through Stockton and Elizabeth. Galena will be IL-20 about 35 miles. Once you enter Galena stay on IL-20 through town. You will cross the Galena River and start heading north. Turn right at the McDonald’s, go one block and turn left into the elementary school parking lot. The football field is behind the school. Parking in the elementary school parking lot is best because it will permit access to the game and the visitor’s side of the field. For the high school go past McDonald’s, up the hill and turn right onto Franklin St. Allow at least 2 hours drive time to Galena.
Hinckley-Big Rock High School
700 E. Lincoln Hwy. Hinckley
815-286-7500
US-30 East. Pass through Shabbona & Waterman. The school is located on the left (north) side of the road as you exit Hinckley. Allow 50-55 minutes from AFC High School. Baseball field is on the west side of Big Rock. Follow US-30 into Big Rock and turn right on Rhodes Ave. and then right on 2nd St. Follow 2nd St. (becomes Hinckley Rd.) out of town and turn right into Plowmens Park. Ball diamond is located behind the park (towards railroad tracks and US-30).
Indian Creek High School
506 South Shabbona Road, Shabbona
815-824-2197
US-30 East into Shabbona. As you enter town, turn right at the Casey’s (Shabbona Rd.). The school will be on your left a short distance ahead. Allow 35-40 minutes from AFC High School.
Kewanee High School
1101 E. Third St., Kewanee
309-853-3328
I-88 West, IL-40 South, Hwys. 6/34 West/South. Stay on IL-34 into Kewanee, turn right at 3rd St. (Gateway Coop gas station on corner), go 4 blocks to HS. If you get to a 4-way stop, you went one block too far. Allow 2 hours from AFC High School.
Kirkland-Hiawatha High School
400 South 1st St., Kirkland
815-522-3335
IL-38 East, I-39 North, IL-72 East into Kirkland, continue through town until 1st St., turn right. The school will be on your right several blocks ahead. Allow 50-55 minutes from AFC High School.
LaMoille High School
801 S Main St., LaMoille
815-638-2144
Pine Hill Rd South across US-30 to Inlet Rd. Turn left on Inlet Rd. Follow Inlet Rd for 7.5 miles to Sublette Rd. Turn right on Sublette Rd. Continue onto Greenwing Rd. Turn right onto Maytown Rd. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto LaMoille Rd. Take LaMoille Rd. across IL-34 into LaMoille. LaMoille High School is on the south edge of town on the left side of the road. Allow 45-50 minutes from AFC High School.
Lena-Winslow High School
516 Freemont St., Lena
815-369-3118
Daysville Road to Oregon. Turn left on IL-64 and go through Oregon & Mt. Morris until you get to Il-26. Turn right on IL-26 and go through Forreston until you get to Il-72 West. 26 North and 72 West merge in Forreston. Follow the signs for 72 West. You will turn left onto IL-72 West a couple miles outside of Forreston and go through Shannon until you get to IL-73 North. Go North on IL-73 through Pearl City until you get to US-20 just before Lena. Cross US-20, go into Lena, you will cross some railroad tracks downtown. After the tracks, turn right at the stop sign (Stagecoach Rd.). Go 34 blocks to Fremont Road. Turn left onto Fremont Rd. The newer Elementary School complex is the home site for wrestling and will be on your right. Drive around to the back to park. The high school will be on your left. Allow 95 minutes from AFC High School.
Mendota High School
2300 W. Main St., Mendota
815-539-7446
251 or 52 towards Mendota. If by 251, as you enter Mendota turn right onto US-52. The school will be on your left. Using US-52, the school will be on your right before you enter Mendota. Allow 35- 40 minutes from AFC High School.
Midland High School
1830 State Route 17, Varna
309-463-2095
I-39 South to the exit for IL-17, Wenona exit. Turn right on IL-17. Follow IL-17 until you reach Midland High School on the right hand side of the road. The high school is past IL 89. Allow 80-90 minutes from AFC High School.
Morrison High School
643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison
815-772-4071
I-88 West, IL-78 North, pass Morrison Institute of Tech., next road will be Academic Drive. Turn left (only way you can turn), go past the Morrison Junior High School and Southside School. At the end of the drive will be the high school. Turn left for parking. Allow 60-65 minutes from AFC High School.
Newman Catholic High School
1101 St. Mary’s Road, Sterling
815-625-0500
IL-2 out of Dixon to get to Sterling. Turn right onto Lynn Blvd. which is at the 2nd stoplight after Menard’s and Farm & Fleet. Go through 3 stop signs. Turn left at the stoplight (IL-40). Turn right at the next intersection (St. Mary’s Rd.). The school will be on your left several blocks ahead. Allow 40-45 minutes from AFC High School.
North Boone
17823 Poplar Grove Rd., Poplar Grove
815-765-3311
IL-38 East, I-39 North, Bypass US-20 East to Belvidere. US-20 until Genoa Road which is just past Belvidere High School, turn left. Genoa Road will cross Business 20 and go under a viaduct. Just past the viaduct, turn left onto Lawrenceville Rd. Go to stop sign, turn right onto Poplar Grove Road. Go approx. 11 miles, the new school will be on your right over the hill. You will have gone through the town of Poplar Grove and crossed IL-173. Check with school prior to leaving because construction has caused detours as of late (2005). Allow 65-70 minutes from AFC High School. I-PASS drivers may wish to use 173 East to Poplar Grove Road.
Ohio High School
103 Memorial St., Ohio
815-376-2934
US-30 West to IL-26. Turn left onto IL-26. Follow IL-26 for approximately 24 miles into Ohio. In Ohio, turn left onto E. Jackson St. School is on right. From AFC High School allow 40-45 minutes.
Orangeville High School
201 S. Orange, Orangeville
815-789-4289
Daysville Rd to Oregon. Turn right onto IL-64 go through Oregon and Mt. Morris until you get to IL-64 / IL-26. Turn right onto IL-64 / IL-26 continue to follow IL-26 north through Forreston, Freeport and Cedarville until you get into Orangeville (about 31 miles once you turn on to IL-26). Turn right onto E High St. / CR-4. Go about 1 block and turn left onto N Orange St / CR-4. Continue on CR-4 until you get to 200 E Main. Allow about 1 hour 40 minutes from AFC High School.
Oregon High School
210 South 10th Street, Oregon
815-732-5300
Daysville Rd. North, turn left onto IL-64 West into Oregon, cross IL-2, turn left at the stop light at 10th Street. The school will be on your right. You will have to turn right to access parking and entrance to the Blackhawk Center. Allow 25-30 minutes from AFC High School.
Orion High School
1100 Thirteenth St., Orion
309-526-3361
I-88 West, I-74 Peoria/Galesburg near Quad Cities, take IL-6 West 8-10 miles into Coal Valley. At 1st stoplight (IL-150), turn left. Go approx.10 miles to Orion. At the corner with Citgo and All Stop gas stations (11th Ave.), turn left, go 1 mile to T in road. You will be at the high school. Allow 1 hour, 45 minutes from AFC High School.
Paw Paw High School
511 Chapman St., Paw Paw
815-627-2671
Reynolds Rd East to Brooklyn Rd. Turn right on Brooklyn Rd. Follow Brooklyn Rd. across US-30 to Shaw Rd (1st stop sign past US-30) and turn left. Follow Shaw across IL-251 (Shaw becomes Chicago Rd.) until you get into Paw Paw (approximately 9 miles). At 2nd stop sign turn left and school is on the right. Allow 30-35 minutes from AFC High School.
Pearl City High School
100 Summit St., Pearl City
815-443-2715
Daysville Road to Oregon. Turn left on IL-64 and follow IL-64 through Oregon, Mt.Morris until you get to IL-26. Turn right on IL-26 and go through Forreston. Hwys. 72 & 26 merge in Forreston. Turn left onto IL-72 West a couple miles out of Forreston and go through Shannon until you get to IL-73 outside of Lanark. Turn right onto IL-73 and follow this north until you come into Pearl City. Turn left onto West North St. go a couple blocks and turn right for parking on S. Summit Street. Allow 80-85 minutes from AFC High School.
For baseball and softball fields, turn left on W. Devore St. Follow W. Devore St. all the way to the parking lot for the fields.
Pecatonica High School
1300 Main St.. Pecatonica
815-239-2611
Daysville Rd. North, left onto IL-64 West into Oregon, right turn onto IL-2 North, left turn onto IL-72 West (before the town of Byron). Go a few miles, turn right (north) onto Pecatonica Rd. Pecatonica is approx. 12 miles ahead. You will cross US-20 at about 11 miles. The school will be on your right as you enter town. Allow 55-60 minutes from AFC H.S.
For softball field, continue past the school through town. Just before crossing the river, turn left onto 1st St. This will take you by Sumner Park where the softball field is located. Field is by the fairgrounds in Pecatonica.
Polo High School
100 S. Union Avenue, Polo
815-946-3314
Galena Ave. through Dixon. Galena turns into IL-52/26. Stay on 52/26 into Polo, turn right on Main St., the school will be at the end of the street. Allow 40-45 minutes from AFC High School.
Baseball and softball games are played in Westside Park. Follow IL-26 into Polo. Continue north 2 ½ blocks past Casey’s. Turn left onto W. North St. This will lead you into the parking lot of the park.
Riverdale High School
9622 256th St. North, Port Byron
309-523-3181
I-88 West, Hillsdale/Port Byron exit. Turn left, go to 94th Avenue North which is the first major road. Turn left, go about 7 miles to 256th St. Turn right in front of elementary school (256th St.), go ¼ mile to the high school. Allow 85-90 minutes from AFC High School.
River Ridge High School
4141 IL. Rt. 84, South Hanover Il
815-858-9005
Daysville Road North to IL-64 in Oregon . Turn left onto IL-64 at the stoplight and continue on 64 West through Oregon, Mt. Morris until you come to IL-64 and IL-26. Turn right onto IL- 64/IL-26 and again turn left were IL-64 turns off of IL-26. Follow IL-64 (turns into IL-64/US-52) West through Lanark, Mt. Carroll and into Savanna. Stay on US-52/IL-64to go onto W. Main St. /IL-84. Follow IL-84 North into Hanover. Go through Hanover, the school will be on your left a couple miles out of town. Allow 2 hours and 10 minutes from AFC High School.
Rockford Christian
1401 North Bell School Road, Rockford
815-391-8000
IL-38 East, I-39 North. 39 to Baxter Rd., turn right-east. Baxter will curve north (left) and become Perryville Rd. Continue on Perryville past Cherryvale Shopping Mall, over State St., turn right onto Guilford Rd. and the school will be at the corner of Bell School Rd. and Guilford Rd. Allow 60-65 minutes from AFC High School.
Rockford Lutheran
3411 North Alpine Road, Rockford
815-877-9551
Follow directions to Christian Life. After turning left onto Spring Creek, go to Alpine Rd., turn right. The school will be on your right a short distance ahead. Allow 65-70 minutes from AFC High School.
Scales Mound High School
210 Main St., Scales Mound
815-845-2215
Take Daysville Rd. to Oregon IL-64. Turn left onto IL-64 and go through Oregon and Mt. Morris until you get to IL-26. Go right on IL-26 through Forreston until you get to IL-72 West. Turn left on IL-72 West and go through Shannon until you get to IL-73. Turn right (north) on IL-73 through Pearl City until you get to US-20 West.Turn left onto US-20 going west through Stockton until you get to S Scout Camp Rd. (just as you get to Woodbine and about 7 miles out of Stockton) Turn right onto S Scout Camp Rd / Cr-9 (it turns into N Scout Camp Rd) and turn left onto E Schapville Rd / Cr-15 after about 5.5 miles. Stay on E Schapville road (it turns into W Schapville Rd) until you reach N Elizabeth Scales Mound Rd / cr-4 after about another 7 miles. Turn right on N Elizabeth Scales Mound Rd / cr-4 go about 4 miles and turn right onto Provost Ave. Go a very short distance turn right onto Main St. Allow about 2 hours 25 minutes from AFC High School.
Somonauk High School
500 W. LaSalle St., Somonauk
815-498-2314
US-30 East, Hwy. 23 South, Hwy. 34 East. The school will be on your right (just past Hogan-Walkers John Deere Implement Dealership/Plant) as you enter Somonauk. Allow 65-70 minutes from AFC High School. South Beloit High School 245 Prairie Hill Road South Beloit 815-389-9004IL-38 East, I-39 North, Bypass 20 East to I-90 Tollway North. High School – Take I-90 to Rockton Road exit (toll). Turn left (west) onto Rockton Road. Go a little over 2 miles to Dorr Road-turn right. Go 1 mile to Prairie Hill Road-turn left. The school will be on your right less than a mile ahead. Allow 60-65 minutes from AFC High School.
Stillman Valley
425 S. Pine Street, Stillman Valley
815-645-2230
Take Chana Rd. North (cross IL-64) to T, turn right onto Brick Road, go a short distance to Y in road, bear left onto Stillman Rd. Continue on Stillman Rd., turn right after you come out of the S-curve (Grant St.) as you enter Stillman Valley. Continue to Pine St., turn right, the school will be on your left. Allow 25-30 minutes from AFC High School.
Stockton High School
540 N. Rush St., Stockton
815-947-3323
Take Daysville Road to Oregon. Turn left onto IL-64 and follow it through Oregon and Mt, Morris until you reach IL-26. Turn right onto IL-26 and follow it through Forreston. IL-72 & 26 merge in Forreston. A couple miles out of Forreston you will turn left onto IL-72 West and go through Shannon until you reach IL-73 north. Turn right onto IL-73 north go through Pearl City until you get to US-20 west. Turn left onto US-20 west until you reach Stockton. Once in Stockton go straight and turn onto N. Rush St. Allow about 1hour 45 minutes from AFC High School.
Warren High School
311 S. Water St., Warren
815-745-2641
Take Daysville Rd to Oregon. Turn left on to IL-64, go through Oregon and Mt.Morris until you get toil- 26 north. Turn right onto IL-26 and go through Forreston. Hwys. 72 & 26 merge in Forreston. A couple miles out of Forreston you will turn left onto IL-72 West and go through Shannon until you get to IL-73. Turn right onto IL-73 go through Pearl City until you get to US-20. Turn left onto west US-20 and go until you get to IL-78. Turn right onto IL-78 until you come into Warren in about 9 miles. Turn left onto E Jefferson St. go about 1 block and turn right onto S Water St. Allow about 2 hours from AFC High School.
For football field, do not turn on S. Water St. Continue on Jefferson for about 5 blocks and turn right onto Franklin St. Franklin St. will T at 3rd St. The football field will be to the left on 3rd St.
West Carroll High School
500 Cragmoor St., Savanna
815-273-7715
Daysville Road North, IL-64 West, IL-64 & 52 will merge, pass through Lanark and Mt.Carroll before Savanna. In Savanna, take a right turn at Longmoor Ave. and left on Cragmoor St. Allow 90-95 minutes from AFC High School.
Baseball and softball games are played at the old school in Thomson. I-88 West to exit 36 for US-30 W toward Clinton. Continue onto Lincoln Rd. for approximately 20 miles. Turn right onto IL-136 W. Turn right on IL-84. Follow IL-84 into Thomson. Turn left onto South St. Follow South St., it will curve to the left and go back towards the fields.
Winnebago High School
200 E. McNair Rd., Winnebago
815-335-2336
IL-2 North out of Byron to Kennedy Hill Rd. which turns into Westfield Rd. at the intersection of Montague. Go approx. 5 miles to McNair Rd., turn left. The school will be on your left a short distance ahead. Allow 50-55 minutes from AFC High School.