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Tymere Marshall and Jacob Ostrowski helped Hampshire take control after halftime as the Whip-Purs broke a 7-7 tie and went on to beat Crystal Lake Central 42-14 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night.

Get ready for Week 2 with previews and picks for every football game from around McHenry County.

Jacobs defensive lineman Lucas Retzler scored on a 72-yard fumble return, and the Golden Eagles coasted to a 53-13 Fox Valley Conference win over Hampshire in their season opener.

The 2025 high school football season starts Friday for Northwest Herald teams. Here is a look at Week 1 games, including Prairie Ridge at Cary-Grove in a matchup of the past two Fox Valley Conference champions.

A look at the Fox Valley Conference for the 2025 season, including team-by-team preview capsules, players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predicted order of finish.

Hampshire's football team is emphasizing teamwork and culture ahead of the 2025 football season. The Whip-Purs continued to put in the work at a recent 7-on-7 practice held at Kaneland.

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Here are Gary Duncan's photos from a 7-on-7 held on Tuesday, July 22 at Kaneland High School.

Meet the 2024 Northwest Herald All-Area football team.