Oak Forest Came To Crete With Intensity And Control

Oak Forest, IL — The Oak Forest Raiders officially opened the 2026 regular season against the Crete Bulldogs, and the Raiders came out ready to make a statement.

🏈 Varsity Raiders Win 26-15

The Varsity Raiders opened the season with a strong 26-15 victory over Crete, putting their first win of the regular season in the books.

💪 JV Defense Dominates 26-0

The JV Raiders delivered an impressive defensive performance, shutting out the Bulldogs 26-0.

🏆 Defending Champion Pee Wees Battle to 6-6 Tie

The defending champion Pee Wees fought the Bulldogs to a hard-fought 6-6 tie

⚡ Widgets Fall in Season Opener

The Widgets came up short against Crete, but the young Raiders showed plenty of fight as they began their regular-season journey.

🔥 Raiders Start the Season Strong

With the first game officially in the books, Oak Forest has plenty to build on. Varsity starts 1-0, JV starts 1-0, the defending champion Pee Wees begin the season with a 6-6 tie, and the Widgets continue to gain valuable experience.

The regular season is here — and the Oak Forest Raiders are ready for the fight!