Hampshire went from a 24-game losing streak to a five-game winning streak and finished with a 4-1 record. Whip-Purs coach Jake Brosman, in his third season, is the Northwest Herald Football Coach of the Year.

Meet the Northwest Herald Spring 2021 All-Area Football Team.

Hampshire made enough plays to defeat Crystal Lake Central, 33-21, in the Fox Valley Conference third-place game at Hampshire’s stadium.

Hampshire hosts Crystal Lake Central during their football game on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Hampshire High School in Hampshire.

Hampshire hosts Crystal Lake Central during their football game on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Hampshire High School in Hampshire.

Alex Janke set the tone early by returning the opening kickoff for a 78-yard touchdown and Huntley went on to a 48-18 victory over Hampshire on Friday. The Red Raiders clinched a spot in the FVC title game with the win.

Week 5 could provide another unpredictable slate of games with many undefeated teams faced with tough matchups this weekend.

Hampshire's Tyler Fikis had a hand in five touchdowns as the Whip-Purs beat Crystal Lake South, 41-20, in their FVC game. Fikis won the Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week MVP with 587 votes, 74 more than the next player.

Fikis was 6-of-7 passing for 220 yards, 3 touchdowns; 10 rushes for 118 yards, 2 touchdowns in a 41-21 win over Crystal Lake South.