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

Richmond-Burton actually trailed early, but got things rolling in the second quarter and defeated Marengo, 50-7, in their game Friday. It was R-B's 20th consecutive victory.

Richmond-Burton hosted Marengo for their football game at Richmond-Burton High School on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Richmond.

Richmond-Burton hosted Marengo for their football game at Richmond-Burton High School on Friday, April 23, 2021 in Richmond.

Led by a big 28-point second quarter, Richmond-Burton cruised to a 49-0 victory over Woodstock North in Kishwaukee River Conference play.

Here are the Northwest Herald football preview capsules for Week 4.

A stout defense and a punishing ground game are two constants in the Richmond-Burton football program. That blueprint worked well again on Thursday night as the Rockets defeated Woodstock, 29-7, in their Kishwaukee River Conference contest.

The Week 3 schedule is chock full of quality games, and the best part is they are spread over three days. Take a look at the best games to watch this weekend.

The 11 best on offense and defense for Week 2 of the spring football season in northern Illinois, as voted on by you