St. Charles East: September 2008 Archives

Here are the Courier News High School Football Week 5 preview capsules. Don't forget to check out Erik Jacobsen's look ahead to Saturday's Game of the Week between Bartlett and St. Charles North. Sports Editor R.J. Gerber also examines how Hampshire and Burlington Central might fare in the Big Northern Conference East Division, which begins play tonight.

Several area teams continue to get attention in the state rankings.

Bartlett moved up two notches to No. 5 in the Class 8A poll, and if the Hawks continue their strong play you'd assume they'll eventually get a few votes for the top spot.

St. Charles climbed up a spot to No. 7 in the Class 7A poll, while crosstown rival St. Charles North received a single vote. If the North Stars can upset Bartlett this weekend, expect that vote total to grow substantially.