Here are the Northwest Herald area statistical leaders through Week 6 of the 2022 season.

Which teams will reach playoff eligibility this week? Check out the Week 7 preview capsules for the McHenry County area.

Richmond-Burton impressed the entire state Friday when it handled Morris, the No. 1 team in Class 5A, 31-7. The Rockets continue to look like more of a threat in Class 4A. Plus more McHenry County notes on the FVC and KRC/I8 races.

Jacobs was penalized 16 times for 150 yards and trailed Burlington Central 17-14 at halftime. But Antonio Brown made sure Jacobs escaped Rocket Hill with victory.

Here are the Northwest Herald area statistical leaders through Week 5. Prairie RIdge's Tyler Vasey adds to his rushing lead.

Here are the Northwest Herald area preview capsules for Week 6 of the 2022 season.

Huntley upset Jacobs and Burlington Central knocked off Crystal Lake South in a couple surprise finishes in the Fox Valley Conference in Week 5. Woodstock celebrates 1997 state champions, and more in this week's notes.

Huntley scored on the first play of its first drive and later added a special teams' score as the Red Raiders defeated Jacobs 37-20 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night.

Northwest Herald sports reporter Alex Kantecki has live updates from Friday night’s Week 5 game between Jacobs and Huntley.