Prairie Ridge jumped out early and rolled past Vernon Hills, 49-0, in their Class 6A playoff opener Friday night. The Wolves racked up 250 total yards and led 35-0 at halftime.

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Prairie Ridge hosted Vernon Hills for their playoff football game at Prairie Ridge High School on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 in Crystal Lake.

Northwest Herald senior sports reporter Joe Stevenson has live coverage from Friday night’s Vernon Hills vs. Prairie Ridge football game here

With a victory over Elk Grove on Friday night, Vernon Hills has now won nine straight games dating back to Week 9 of the 2019 season.

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Vernon Hills hosted Elk Grove on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021.

Maine South has been the class of the Central Suburban League, while Deerfield has emerged as a postseason contender in the CSL's North Division.

Maine South is typically the first program to come to mind when discussing the Central Suburban League, but it was Deerfield that put together a state semifinal run last season.

Vernon Hills' Week 1 game, scheduled for Saturday at Niles North, has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols.