As a result of the split, a rivalry existed between the schools, and each fall the football teams competed for what was known as "The Cannon".

The Cannon was a miniature steel replica of the real thing, and fired a blank shotgun shell when teams entered the field, and or scored a touchdown.

Lake Zurich competes in the North Suburban Conference and is a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).

In early 2017, the families of two football players filed lawsuits alleging that they had been hazed in a way that included forced sex acts.

[4] The scandal caused the resignation of several people involved with the team, including the athletic director and the head coach.