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

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Woodstock North's Cole Brey returned a kickoff for a touchdown in the Thunder's big second quarter against Johnsburg. Marengo sophomore QB Josh Holst had a big night with three TD passes against Harvard.

Harvard and Woodstock North started their game with back-to-back kickoff return TDs and produced the most competitive local game in Week 2. Crystal Lake South looks for a Week 3 game, and Prairie Ridge backup Henrik Nystrom realizes a lineman's dream with a touchdown.

Woodstock North overcame a two-score deficit in the first half Friday to down Harvard, 31-28, in a Kishwaukee River Conference game in Machesney Park.

Woodstock piled up 280 total yards of offense, while the defense – save for one drive – thwarted Woodstock North’s quick-hitting attack in a 20-7 Kishwaukee River Conference cross-town battle on a frigid Friday night at North.

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The Fox Valley Conference will play in two five-team divisions, with one crossover game and one placement game at the end of the season. Huntley and Prairie Ridge shared the FVC title last year, Cary-Grove is always a contender and Jacobs handed Huntley its only regular-season loss.

Defending Class 4A state champion Richmond-Burton and rival Marengo lead the way in the Kishwaukee River Conference.