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Burlington Central volleyball earned its third straight regional championship, and first in Class 4A, with a three-set win against Dundee-Crown. Johnsburg dropped its regional final to Genoa-Kingston in three sets, and Prairie Ridge was swept by Lakes to end its season.
Read more here: Burlington Central volleyball wins third straight regional, first in 4A: Thursday’s Northwest Herald roundup mrf.lu/2p5g5
Dani Hopp slammed 16 kills, and Richmond-Burton's top-seeded volleyball team beat Boylan 25-9, 25-17 Thursday night to capture its own Class 2A regional championship. It's the third regional title in a row for the Rockets.
Read more here: High-flying Dani Hopp, Richmond-Burton net regional title mrf.lu/2p5ZC
Showcasing her improved jump serve, Boise State beach volleyball commit Izzy Whitehouse notched a team-high four aces and added six kills as Huntley rolled over South Elgin 25-12, 25-11 to win the IHSA Class 4A Hononegah Regional championship Thursday night.
Read more here: Izzy Whitehouse’s jump serves spark Huntley during Class 4A regional championship win over South Elgin mrf.lu/2pcBH
Crystal Lake South overcame a strong finish by Crystal Lake Central to capture its second regional title in three years, as the Gators beat the Tigers 25-23, 28-26 in the Class 3A Woodstock North Regional final Thursday night.
Read more here: Crystal Lake South beats Crystal Lake Central a third time, captures regional title mrf.lu/2pcFY
Marian Central's football team made the Class 3A state playoffs with only three wins, then upset host Kewanee in an opening-round game. The Hurricanes, who last made the playoffs in 2017, are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 10.
Read more here: Friday Night Drive Team of the Week: Marian Central Hurricanes mrf.lu/2pc3x
Crystal Lake South defeats Crystal Lake Central in the IHSA Class 3A Woodstock North Regional Volleyball Championship match on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Woodstock North High School.
Read more here: Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. Crystal Lake Central, Class 3A Woodstock North Regional Volleyball Championship mrf.lu/2pcqN
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Marian Central's football team made the Class 3A state playoffs with only three wins, then upset host Kewanee in an opening-round game. The Hurricanes, who last made the playoffs in 2017, are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 10.
Read more here: Friday Night Drive Team of the Week: Marian Central Hurricanes mrf.lu/2pGQJ
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai continued to miss practice Thursday according to an estimated injury report the team released. Rookie cornerback Malik Muhammad would've been limited.
Read more here: Chicago Bears injury report: Kyle Monangai continues to miss practice in estimated report mrf.lu/2p23c
Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview the first round of the playoffs in high school football in McHenry County.
Read more here: Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 415: McHenry County Round 1 IHSA football playoff preview mrf.lu/2pNmv
