Elk Grove football

Brother Rice and Fenwick picked up critical wins, while the postseason picture in the Fox Valley Conference and Upstate Eight remains murky. Here's what we learned in Week 7.

It’s been a long climb back, but Elk Grove is officially headed back to the state playoffs. The Grenadiers, who haven’t qualified for the state playoffs since 2013, earned their way back Friday with a resounding 41-21 win over host Rolling Meadows.

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Rolling Meadows hosted Elk Grove in Week 7 of the 2022-23 football season on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022.