The following rankings include all 14 schools in the Courier News coverage area and are based on performance against like-sized schools.
| FIRST STRING | |
| Bartlett | |
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Record: 6-0 Last week: Bartlett 49, Elgin 22 This week: at Neuqua Valley Scouting report: Hawks can clinch at least a share of their first UEC title since 2003 with a win this week. |
| Genoa-Kingston | |
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Record: 6-0 Last week: G-K 42, Rockford Lutheran 13 This week: vs. Oregon Scouting report: Cogs control destiny in BNC West with games against fellow unbeatens Oregon and Stillman Valley coming up. |
| Huntley | |
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Record: 6-0 Last week: Huntley 44, Grayslake Central 6 This week: vs. Crystal Lake Central Scouting report: With playoff berth secured, Red Raiders can turn attention to winning FVC Fox title. |
SECOND STRING |
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| St. Charles North | |
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Record: 4-2 Last week: North 35, South Elgin 24 This week: vs. Larkin Scouting report: North Stars cant overlook this weeks test after losing two of past five meetings against Larkin. |
| St. Charles East | |
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Record: 4-2 Last week: Neuqua Valley 49, St. Charles East 42 (4OT) This week: vs. South Elgin Scouting report: Allens second straight six-touchdown game not enough as Saints lose to Neuqua Valley for fifth time in six years. |
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Record: 3-3 Last week: Hampshire 27, Harvard 20 This week: vs. North Boone Scouting report: Three straight wins have Whip-Purs in position to win BNC East, reach playoffs for fourth time in five years. |
| St. Edward | |
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Record: 3-3 Last week: Driscoll 21, St. Edward 12 This week: at St. Francis Scouting report: Hanging with powerhouse Driscoll is impressive, but loss doesnt help bolster Waves fading playoff hopes. |
| THIRD STRING | |
| Dundee-Crown | |
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Record: 3-3 Last week: Crystal Lake South 42, D-C 7 This week: vs. McHenry Scouting report: Chargers will try to snap 18-game losing streak against McHenry that dates to 1989 season. |
| Larkin | |
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Record: 3-3 Last week: Larkin 22, Streamwood 21 This week: at St. Charles North Scouting report: No strangers to winning ugly, Royals show considerable character with fourth-quarter rally against Streamwood. |
| South Elgin | |
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Record: 2-4 Last week:St. Charles North 35, South Elgin 24 This week: at St. Charles East Scouting report: St. Charles North 35, South Elgin 24 |
| FOURTH STRING | |
| Burlington Central | |
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Record: 1-5 Last week: Richmond-Burton 34, Burlington Central 7 This week: at Marengo Scouting report: Despite disappointing record, young Rockets building solid foundation for future. |
| Jacobs | |
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Record: 1-5 Last week: McHenry 33, Jacobs 14 This week: at Woodstock Scouting report: Triple-overtime win in season opener at Moline a distant memory for struggling Golden Eagles. |
| Streamwood | |
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Record: 1-5 Last week: Larkin 22, Streamwood 21 This week: vs. Lake Park Scouting report: Sabres squander 15-point fourth quarter lead, chance at back-to-back wins for first time since 2003. |
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Elgin |
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Record: 0-6 Last week: Bartlett 49, Elgin 22 This week: vs. East Aurora Scouting report: Last time Maroons started 0-6 was 1981 when Steve Evangelist was head coach. |



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