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: 7-0 Last week: Bartlett 31, Neuqua Valley 28 This week: vs. Thornton Scouting report: After surviving at Neuqua, Hawks put undefeated season on line against unbeaten Thornton.. |
| Huntley | |
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Record: 7-0 Last week: Huntley 21, Crystal Lake Central 14 This week: vs. Prairie Ridge Scouting report: Raiders matched programs best-ever start last week, can take control in FVC Fox this week. |
| Genoa-Kingston | |
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Record: 6-1 Last week: Oregon 35, G-K 20 This week: at Stillman Valley Scouting report: Cogs must move past first loss in a hurry with trip to unbeaten Stillman Valley up next. |
SECOND STRING |
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| St. Charles North | |
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Record: 5-2 Last week: North 41, Larkin 0 This week: vs. St. Charles East Scouting report: North Stars can clinch seventh straight trip to playoffs with next victory. |
| St. Charles East | |
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Record: 5-2 Last week: East 42, South Elgin 3 This week: at St. Charles North Scouting report: Saints hoping to avenge 28-26 loss to rival North Stars last season. |
Hampshire |
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Record: 4-3 Last week: Hampshire 47, North Boone 13 This week: at Burlington Central Scouting report: Impressive 35-point outburst in first half last week moves Whip-Purs one step closer to playoff berth. |
| THIRD STRING | |
| St. Edward | |
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Record: 3-4 Last week: St. Francis 28, St. Edward 12 This week: vs. Montini Scouting report: Wave must beat state-ranked Montini for first time since 1997 to keep long-shot playoff hopes alive. |
| Dundee-Crown | |
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Record: 3-4 Last week: McHenry 32, D-C 10 This week: vs. Cary-Grove Scouting report: Playoff prospects fading in a hurry for Chargers with state-ranked Cary-Grove up next. |
| Larkin | |
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Record: 3-4 Last week: St. Charles North 41, Larkin 0 This week: vs. Elgin Scouting report: Royals coming off worst effort of year going into this weeks Town Jug game. |
| South Elgin | |
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Record: 2-5 Last week: St. Charles East 42, South Elgin 3 This week: vs. Waubonsie Valley Scouting report: Storm commits four turnovers, is outgained in yardage 410-182 in loss to Saints. |
| Burlington Central | |
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Record: 2-5 Last week: Central 35, Marengo 14 This week: vs. Hampshire Scouting report: Rockets can make season by beating rival Whip-Purs for ninth time in 10 meetings this week. |
| FOURTH STRING | |
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Elgin |
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Record: 1-6 Last week: Elgin 47, East Aurora 13 This week: at Larkin Scouting report: Maroons finally nab first win, now turn attention to beating Larkin for first time since 2001.. |
| Jacobs | |
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Record: 1-6 Last week: Woodstock 30, Jacobs 7 This week: vs. Crystal Lake South Scouting report: Offensive woes continue for Golden Eagles, who are averaging only seven points per game during six-game skid. |
| Streamwood | |
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Record: 1-6 Last week: Lake Park 42, Streamwood 7 This week: vs. Neuqua Valley Scouting report: Sabres need a win in next two weeks to avoid fifth straight season with 1-8 record or worse. |



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