Jacobs senior running back Caden DuMelle became the Golden Eagles' all-time rushing leader Friday night against Burlington Central. Plus info on Johnsburg, Cary-Grove and Dundee-Crown in this week's McHenry County notes.

Prairie Ridge's Emaline Foster and Jacobs' Lennox Szymonik captured the Class 2A and 3A titles, respectively, at the First to the Finish Girls Cross Country Invite at Detweiller Park in Peoria. That and more in Saturday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Richmond-Burton and Marengo earned key Kishwaukee River Conference wins, Cary-Grove earned its first win of the season, plus results of every Week 3 game in the McHenry County area.

Burlington Central QB Landon Arnold ran for 124 of his 157 rushing yards in the second half as the Rockets took control to beat Jacobs 21-12 Friday night. Jacobs RB Caden DuMelle set the school's all-time rushing record in the loss.

Rylee Rud fired a 77 for a four-shot victory, leading Crystal Lake Central's co-op girls golf team to the championship of the McHenry County Tournament. Plus, boys soccer and girls volleyball in Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Here are previews and picks for all the Week 3 games around the McHenry County area.

Marengo, Johnsburg and Marian Central picked up wins in girls volleyball, while Richmond-Burton and Crystal Lake South emerged victorious in boys soccer on Monday. And more in Monday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Through two weeks, four FVC teams – Burlington Central, Huntley, McHenry and Prairie Ridge – are undefeated. Plus info on Jacobs, Hampshire and more in the McHenry County Week 2 notebook.

Prairie Ridge's Luke Vanderwiel had a big game to beat Jacobs, McHenry improved to 2-0 with a win over Crystal Lake South, Huntley overcame a 21-0 deficit to top Dundee-Crown, plus results of every Week 2 game in the McHenry County area.

Prairie Ridge quarterback Luke Vanderwiel rushed for three touchdown and returned an interception 60 yards for a TD, as the Wolves beat Jacobs 33-22 on Friday night to improve to 2-0 and 2-0 in the Fox Valley Conference.

Jacobs faces Prairie Ridge in a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake.

The 2025 boys cross country season is underway. Check out our team-by-team previews with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team in the Northwest Herald area.

The 2025 girls cross country season is underway. Check out our team-by-team previews with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team in the Northwest Herald area.

Get ready for Week 2 with previews and picks for every football game from around McHenry County.

Crystal Lake Central's boys and Huntley's girls won the McHenry County Cross Country Meet on Saturday. Cary-Grove's Jameson Tenopir won the boys individual title and Prairie Ridge's Emaline Foster won the girls individual title. And more in Saturday's roundup.

Jacobs defensive lineman Lucas Retzler scored on a 72-yard fumble return, and the Golden Eagles coasted to a 53-13 Fox Valley Conference win over Hampshire in their season opener.

Burlington Central volleyball defeated Cary-Grove in three sets, Burlington Central's Tyler Samaan led the Rockets boys golf team to an FVC dual win over the Trojans, plus more in Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup.

There were plenty of firsts for the St. Charles North girls flag football players, who were the stars of the show during their historic win against Jacobs on Wednesday evening.

The 2025 high school football season starts Friday for Northwest Herald teams. Here is a look at Week 1 games, including Prairie Ridge at Cary-Grove in a matchup of the past two Fox Valley Conference champions.

Crystal Lake Central boys golf beat Jacobs in a low-scoring match, Prairie Ridge, Dundee-Crown and Burlington Central volleyball opened FVC play with wins, and more in Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

Hampshire setter Kylie Lambert was in command on offense as the Whip-Purs tipped off the 2025 volleyball season with a Fox Valley Conference win against Jacobs on Tuesday evening.

Check out our team-by-team boys soccer preview with top returners, key newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season in the Northwest Herald area.

Check out our team-by-team girls volleyball preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season in the Northwest Herald area.

The girls tennis season got underway this week. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team from the Northwest Herald area.

Check out our five top girls swimmers to watch in the Northwest Herald area for the 2025 season.

Check out our team-by-team girls swimming preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025 season.

Chase Garden led Jacobs boys golf past McHenry in FVC action, while Maggie Hanson had the top score for Marengo's girls in a win against Genoa-Kingston. And more in Tuesday's Northwest Herald roundup.

A look at the Fox Valley Conference for the 2025 season, including team-by-team preview capsules, players to watch, five can't miss games and Steve Soucie's predicted order of finish.

The boys golf season is already underway. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team from the Northwest Herald area.

Check out our five top boys golfers to watch in the Northwest Herald area for the 2025 season.

The girls golf season is already underway. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, newcomers and info on each local team from the Northwest Herald area.

Jacobs senior twins Connor and Carson Goehring hope to fuel another winning season for the Golden Eagles. The quarterback and wide receiver share many interests, including sports and cars.

Jacobs prepares for the 2025 season during its football practice on Tuesday, August 15, 2025, at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.

High school football practice officially starts Monday, and the opening night for the season for local teams is Aug. 29. Here are Joe Aguilar's five storylines to watch this season in McHenry County.

How will Prairie Ridge follow up a historic season? Who are the top FVC and KRC contenders? Which returning players have the most scoring power? Here are five boys soccer storylines to watch in McHenry County in 2025.

Over 200 high schools in Illinois are expected to have girls flag football teams this year as the sport's popularity continues to rise. "There’s no shortage of opportunities."

The IHSA released football schedules for the 2025 season, and Week 1 features a matchup between the past two Fox Valley Conference champions, as Prairie Ridge will visit Cary-Grove. Check out the top games to watch each week in McHenry County.

After 20 years at Jacobs, Jon Betts is returning to his alma mater as McHenry's girls tennis coach. Betts, a 2001 McHenry graduate, will still coach Jacobs' boys in the spring. "I love the community."

Former Harvest Christian Academy boys basketball coach Lafeyette Bell has been named the new coach at Marian Central. Bell led Harvest Christian to 21 wins and a Class 1A regional championship in 2024.

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area baseball team.

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area Softball Team.

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald Girls Soccer All-Area Team.

Jacobs senior Augie Nelson and sophomore Jack Soto didn't experience many growing pains in their first season playing doubles together. The FVC No. 1 doubles champions and state qualifiers are the 2025 Northwest Herald Boys Tennis Players of the Year.

Meet the 2025 Northwest Herald All-Area Boys Tennis Team.

The Blue Team beat the Red Team 29-7 at the 51st annual Shrine Game at Illinois Wesleyan University's Tucci Stadium, capping off a week of sport and service for football stars from across the state.

Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference baseball team, as selected by coaches.

Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference softball team, as selected by coaches.

Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference girls soccer team, as selected by coaches.

Woodstock North brothers Mason and Austin Nicolai placed 18th at the IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals, which concluded Saturday at Lake Shelbyville in Shelbyville. 

Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference boys lacrosse team, as selected by coaches.