Maine South looks to move further in the playoffs after consecutive quarterfinal exits. Maine West is reloading after a magical 2023 season. Team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games plus Steve Soucie's predictions in the Central Suburban Conference preview.

With Sam Cho sitting out due to an injury in practice, the Buffalo Grove football team needed someone to step up. Anthony Palano did more than that, breaking a school record with six touchdowns in a 62-14 victory at Vernon Hills.

Shep Ratnow scored touchdowns on both of his catches, but his biggest play was a 65-yard interception return for a touchdown after Lakes had tied it as Vernon Hills went on to a 28-21 win.

Andre Szmyt played one season of high school football, and turned it into a college opportunity. Now, he has a chance to compete for a spot with the Chicago Bears.

Wauconda faces off with unbeaten Grayslake Central, while Lake Zurich will try to hand Warren its first loss. Check out the full Week 5 Lake County preview.

Conant senior Antonio Ramsey needed only seven carries to pile up 189 yards Thursday in a 49-14 win over Vernon Hills. Ramsey added a 29-yard reception and an interception on defense for good measure.

The battle of Grayslake highlights this week's schedule in Lake County. Check out the Week 4 preview.

Rolling Meadows senior Skip Rozanski ran for 100 yards behind a strong effort from the Mustangs' offensive line in a 26-14 nonconference win against Vernon Hills on Friday night.

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Rolling Meadows hosted Vernon Hills Football on Friday, Sept. 9, 2022.