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2025 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 8: What do McHenry County teams need to do to make the field of 256?

There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 8.

By Alex Kantecki●

Burlington Central beats Huntley for 3rd straight victory

Burlington Central’s defense continued its outstanding run, holding Huntley to a single score in a 20-7 win on Friday night. Parker Auxier pulled in two of the Rockets’ three interceptions, and QB Landon Arnold accounted for three TDs.

By Allen Oshinski – Daily Herald Media Group●

McHenry County Week 7 IHSA football previews

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 7 games around the McHenry County area.

By Joe Aguilar●

2025 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 7: What do McHenry County teams need to do to make the field of 256?

There are only three weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 7.

By Alex Kantecki●

Huntley QB Malik Carter flashes potential in loss: McHenry County Week 6 notebook

Huntley lost a heartbreaker to FVC leader Prairie Ridge on Friday night, but 6-foot-5 sophomore QB Malik Carter showed off his potential, throwing for 289 yards and combining for three touchdowns. And more in the McHenry County Week 6 notebook.

By Joe Aguilar●