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Rock Island Alleman Pioneers

Coach: Tom Barber

2024 record: Did not compete

Schedule: Aug. 29 Walther Christian; Sept. 5 Dwight; Sept. 12 at Quincy; Sept. 19 Galesburg; Sept. 26 Rock Island; Oct. 3 at Sterling; Oct. 10 at Moline; Oct. 17 at Geneseo; Oct. 24 United Township

Worth noting: Varsity football returns to Alleman after not competing the last two seasons due to low numbers. First-year coach Tom Barber was previously offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Riverdale.

The Pioneers have not won more than one game since going 3-3 in the shortened season in 2020-21. That came after reaching the playoffs three straight seasons.

Barber’s top players on the team included seniors Adam VanMeighem (RB/DB), Kyle Holden (RB/LB) and Joe Alonso (TE/DB), along wi

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