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Hoffman Estates exploded for 28 points in the second quarter and made it stand up for a 28-0 win Friday night at Conant.

Declan Fortuna ran for two touchdowns and Lake Park's defense held Conant to 43 yards of total offense in a 28-7 Lancers' win, spoiling the head coaching debut of Conant's Anthony Donatucci.

Lincoln-Way East's offense was relentless in the first half Friday, scoring on its first six possessions and piling up 222 yards en route to a 42-7 over Conant in their Class 8A first-round matchup.

Thanks to their ability to withstand blow after blow that Conant threw at them, Hoffman Estates would rally from a 10-point deficit in the final 10 minutes to beat the visitors from the east side of Hoffman Estates 45-44 on Manny Correa’s 28-yard field goal with no time remaining

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Conant senior Antonio Ramsey needed only seven carries to pile up 189 yards Thursday in a 49-14 win over Vernon Hills. Ramsey added a 29-yard reception and an interception on defense for good measure.

Palatine and Elk Grove are among teams looking to reach 4-0 this week. Check out the suburban Cook County preview for Week 4.

Both teams were undefeated going in, but Conant rolled past Glenbrook North on Friday, 42-3, to move to 3-0 for the first time since 2019.