Can UCLA recruit Colton Gumino and Hersey take it to the next level with an upgraded schedule? How will Rolling Meadows fare under new coach – and ex-Bear – Robbie Gould? Full team breakdowns, five players to watch, five must see games and Steve Soucie's picks in the MSL preview.

The Huskies won a second straight undefeated title in the Mid-Suburban League on Friday with a 63-14 triumph over visiting Elk Grove.

Hoffman Estates evened its record on the season at 1-1 with a 42-6 triumph at Haskell Memorial Stadium, bouncing back from a one-point overtime loss.

Brother Rice and Fenwick picked up critical wins, while the postseason picture in the Fox Valley Conference and Upstate Eight remains murky. Here's what we learned in Week 7.

It’s been a long climb back, but Elk Grove is officially headed back to the state playoffs. The Grenadiers, who haven’t qualified for the state playoffs since 2013, earned their way back Friday with a resounding 41-21 win over host Rolling Meadows.

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Rolling Meadows hosted Elk Grove in Week 7 of the 2022-23 football season on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.

54 teams locked in playoff eligibility in Week 5, but clinched berths start being passed out as teams begin to reach the six win plateau. Steve Soucie previews the top games to watch this week.

Elk Grove’s football team came into Friday night’s game with Buffalo Grove undefeated in four games for the first time since 2004. The Grenadiers made sure they will still be unbeaten with a 28-14 Mid-Suburban East opening triumph over the Bison.

The Mid-Suburban and Central Suburban enter divisional play this week. Check out the Week 5 preview for suburban Cook County.