Marian Central Preps

Here are the Northwest Herald area preview capsules for Week 9.

Crystal Lake South advanced to the championship match of the Class 2A Crystal Lake South Regional on Tuesday with a 2-0 win over Crystal Lake Central.

Crystal Lake South senior Sam Bahnfleth was frustrated by a hematoma that developed behind his right kneecap that has wiped out most of his season. Bahnfleth took the kickoff on Senior Day, then hobbled off the field and hugged Gators coach Brian Allen. Plus notes on Marengo, Marian Central and Huntley.

Woodstock wins his and hers titles at the Kishwaukee River Conference Cross Country Meet, and more in the Northwest Herald prep sports roundup for Saturday, Oct. 16.

Fenwick QB Kaden Cobb launched a 78-yard bomb to Bryan Hunt on the first offensive snap as the Friars rolled past Marian Central, 42-7, on Friday night.

Northwest Herald reporter Sam Lounsberry has live coverage from Friday night’s Fenwick vs. Marian Central football game here

Marian Central earned itself a shot at a regional championship plaque at home in Woodstock on Thursday with a 3-1 Class 1A Marian Central Regional semifinal victory over Johnsburg.

Check out the Northwest Herald area football statistical leaders through seven games.