Crown Point's Zach Plesac is congratulated by teammate Braxton Rice after catching a touchdown pass while Lowell's Bryan Thomas is dejected. The play put the Bulldogs ahead 28-21. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point fans cheer during the football season opener against Lowell on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point fans cheer during the football season opener against Lowell on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell fans cheer during the football season opener against Crown Point on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell's Michael Hilbrich gets wrapped up by Crown Point's Connor Miller after a pass reception during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point's Pierce Jones brings down Lowell's Bryan Thomas for a short gain during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell's George Fields gets past Crown Point defenders for a touchdown to end the first half tied at 14 during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point's Tristan Peterson shakes off two Lowell defenders on his way to a first down during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell's Michael Hilbrich gets wrapped up by Crown Point's Connor Miller after a pass reception during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point's Pierce Jones brings down Lowell's Bryan Thomas for a short gain during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell's Michael Hilbrich gets wrapped up by Crown Point's Connor Miller after a pass reception during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point's Zach Plesac and Lowell's Edward Simmons reach for a pass during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell's Bryan Thomas gets a pass off before being hit by Crown Point's Brendyn McKinnon during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. McKinnon was called for roughing the passer which set up Lowell's second quarter touchdown to tie the game at 14. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point's Jake Jatis gains a few yards on a run before being brought down by Lowell's Daniel Garza and Anthony Lopez during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Lowell's George Fields is wrapped up by Crown Point's Troy Grady on a run play during the season opening game on Friday, August 17, 2012, in Crown Point. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point players celebrate with the old leather helmet trophy after defeating Lowell 28-21 in the opening game of the season on Friday. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media

Crown Point players celebrate with the old leather helmet trophy after defeating Lowell 28-21 in the opening game of the season on Friday. | Scott R. Brandush~Sun-Times Media