The Belleville Wildcats varsity football team hosted Southwestern/East Dubuque on Friday, September 9th. Leading 26-0 at the half, the Wildcats cruised to a 41-8 win over the visitors.

The Wildcats got on the scoreboard first, with a TD on a pass from Aidan Keyes to Davis Richter for a 52-yard gain. Kaden DeSmet's extra point was good. The Wildcats then went on to score four times in the second quarter. The first TD was a pass from Keyes to DeMarcus Conner for a 60-yard gain, with the extra point by DeSmet. Keyes and Conner teamed up again two minutes later for a score with DeSmet's ex...