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.

Prairie Ridge's Tyler Vasey contributed in a big way by rushing for 317 yards while scoring five touchdowns to help pace Prairie Ridge to a 62-34 win over Hampshire in the Fox Valley Conference matchup.

Sports reporter Thom Gippert has live updates from Friday night’s Week 6 game between Prairie Ridge and Hampshire.

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.

Prairie Ridge set the tone with its first drive of the second half and defeated Cary-Grove 27-16 in their Fox Valley Conference game on Friday.

Northwest Herald senior sports reporter Joe Stevenson has live updates from Friday night’s Week 5 game between Cary-Grove and Prairie Ridge.

72 teams have the ability to become playoff eligible this week with victories, but Week 5 is where wins are pivotal to keep playoff hopes in line. Steve Soucie previews the top games to watch this week.