Jacobs senior running back Caden DuMelle became the Golden Eagles' all-time rushing leader Friday night against Burlington Central. Plus info on Johnsburg, Cary-Grove and Dundee-Crown in this week's McHenry County notes.

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Burlington Central QB Landon Arnold ran for 124 of his 157 rushing yards in the second half as the Rockets took control to beat Jacobs 21-12 Friday night. Jacobs RB Caden DuMelle set the school's all-time rushing record in the loss.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 3 games around the McHenry County area.

Through two weeks, four FVC teams – Burlington Central, Huntley, McHenry and Prairie Ridge – are undefeated. Plus info on Jacobs, Hampshire and more in the McHenry County Week 2 notebook.

Miss out on any of the high school football action in McHenry County? Listen to the audio versions of our stories from Week 2 of the 2025 season here

Prairie Ridge quarterback Luke Vanderwiel rushed for three touchdown and returned an interception 60 yards for a TD, as the Wolves beat Jacobs 33-22 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 and 2-0 in the Fox Valley Conference.

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Crystal Lake South faces McHenry in a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at McCracken Field Field in McHenry.

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