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Johnsburg’s Block, Franze connect to beat Thornwood: Week 1 McHenry County roundup

Marengo gets big road win over Stillman Valley

Johnsburg 35, Thornwood 30: At Johnsburg, senior QB Carter Block was 16-of-23 passing for 221 yards and three touchdowns, Ryan Franze hauled in 10 catches for 181 yards and two TDs, and Duke Mays ran for 54 yards and a touchdown in the Skyhawks’ season-opening victory.

Also scoring TDs for Johnsburg were Mario Zakrzewski (rushing) and Jackson Hjorth (receiving).

Johnsburg (1-0) will be back at home in Week 2 to host Addison Trail.

Marengo 42, Stillman Valley 7: At Stillman Valley, Marengo rolled to a commanding win to start the season. Marengo (1-0) travels to Peotone next week.

Sam Vandello was 7-of-11 passing for 147 yards and two touchdowns, also adding a rushing score. Maverick Shines ran for 46 yards and two TDs, while also adding a receiving TD. Gavin Baros ran for 85 yards and scored a touchdown and Parker Mandelky had 72 yards receiving and a score.

Huntley 42, Crystal Lake Central 0: At Crystal Lake, the Red Raiders defeated the Tigers in their season opener behind three rushing TDs from Chase Hojnacki.

Wyatt Fleck caught a 15-yard TD pass from Carson Rowe and 10-yard TD pass from Malik Carter. Cole McMurtry scored a rushing touchdown.

Huntley (1-0) will play its home opener against Dundee-Crown in Week 2, while Central (0-1) returns home to welcome Hampshire.

Woodstock North 68, Elmwood Park 0: At Woodstock, the Thunder dismantled Elmwood Park to open the season in dominant fashion. Woodstock North (1-0) will be on the road against IC Catholic in Week 2.

Woodstock 46, North Lawndale 6: At Chicago, the Blue Streaks (1-0) started the 2025 season with a road win. Woodstock hosts Ridgewood in Week 2.

Big Foot (Wisc.) 10, Harvard 0: At Walworth, the Hornets (0-1) were shut out in their season opener.

Alden-Hebron 31, Orangeville 16: At Hebron, the Giants earned a home victory over the Broncos. Caleb Linneman ran for over 200 yards for A-H.

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