Marengo upped its record to 5-3 and 4-1 in league play, combining great passing with excellent rushing to amass 461 yards of total offense on Sandwich's senior night.

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Cary-Grove could well benefit from finally being pushed in a game for the first time this season. The Trojans beat Jacobs, 36-22, which was by far their closest game of the season.

Marengo's Dylan Stolz ran for 177 yards with a touchdown and came up with a key interception late to help lead the Indians to a 21-20 win over Plano.

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