Fremd scored two defensive touchdowns Friday in a win over Schaumburg.

Calvin Jackson ran for 212 yards and three touchdowns and Nick Peipert returned from an injury to throw 238 yards and two TDs, and Barrington pulled away to beat Schaumburg 42-6 in the Mid-Suburban West showdown.

Palatine traveled to Schaumburg on Friday and headed home with a 35-0 victory that gave them the Pirates their fourth consecutive win.

Schaumburg picked up a big road win against Niles West to move to 4-0 on the season.

160 teams managed to get through the first two weeks without a loss. That's a higher number than most recent seasons and the list includes some teams most probably weren't expected to find on it. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 2.

With reserves stepping in at quarterback and running back

There were a number of big games on the Week 1 calendar. Very few of them didn't live up to the billing, Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 1.

Can UCLA recruit Colton Gumino and Hersey take it to the next level with an upgraded schedule? How will Rolling Meadows fare under new coach – and ex-Bear – Robbie Gould? Full team breakdowns, five players to watch, five must see games and Steve Soucie's picks in the MSL preview.

Palatine picked up the necessary sixth win, 42-22 over Schaumburg on Friday, to clinch a playoff spot. The Pirates, along with every other playoff-bound team, will learn their first-round pairing Saturday night.