Nathan Ottaway scored a game-high 19 points, Adam Anwar had 10 of his 15 points in the second half, and host McHenry rallied past Burlington Central 53-47 Friday night in a Fox Valley Conference boys basketball game.

Crystal Lake South, Huntley, Cary-Grove and Prairie Ridge were FVC winners in boys basketball, Marengo's Myah Broughton and Macy Noe both scored 20 points in a win against Woodstock, and more in Friday's Northwest Herald sport roundup.

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Burlington Central faces McHenry in a Fox Valley Conference boys basketball game on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at PMcHenry High School.

Marissa Taege caught fire early with three first-quarter 3s, Zoe Nanos chased down two key offensive rebounds late, and Prairie Ridge held on to beat Hampshire 42-36 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night.

Behind strong performances from leaders like Dylan Ramsey, Crystal Lake Central recorded five pins and started its season 2-0 with a 56-20 victory over McHenry in Fox Valley Conference boys wrestling action Friday evening.

Johnsburg senior Kainoa Ancog won the 157-pound title at the Vernon Hills Cougar Thanksgiving Classic on Saturday, Nov. 29. Ancog was voted the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week in an online vote.

The boys swimming season is already underway. Check out our team-by-team preview with top returners, key newcomers and info on each local team for the 2025-26 season.

Gavin Radmer scored 25 to lift Richmond-Burton to its first win of the season. Skye and Summer Toussaint combined to score 41 to lead Johnsburg girls. Plus more scores in Thursday's Northwest Herald Sports Roundup.

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Hampshire faces Prairie Ridge in a Fox Valley Conference wrestling meet on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at Prairie Ridge High School in Crystal Lake.