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Gators Host Jacobs, Tigers and Wolves Play Sub-Par Squads

South and Jacobs battle it out Friday.

Jacobs (6-1) @ Crystal Lake South (6-1)

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Jacobs looks to bounce back after suffering their only loss last week in a devastating way. The Golden Eagles were up two touchdowns with a chance to score again when the undefeated Prairie Ridge Wolves stormed back to win big. Jacobs running back Caz Zyk leads the team in rushing while quarterback Jason Judson balances things out through the air. , who also suffered their only loss at the hands of the Wolves, will trot out their tough defense again. The Gators have only given up just over 10 points a game.

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McHenry (3-4) @ Prairie Ridge (7-0)

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The finally get to face a team with a losing record after two straight weeks of taking on undefeated teams on the road. The Wolves are clicking on both sides of the ball right now, with their defense allowing only 6.6 points a game. The Warriors need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

 

Johnsburg (0-7) @ Crystal Lake Central (4-3)

The can't look past the winless Skyhawks if they want to get into the post season and have a shot at the division crown. Running back Matt MacAlpine looks to keep things rolling after posting 288 yards last week for Central. Johnsburg will be looking for their first win, but their offense needs to break out. The Skyhawks are averaging less than nine points a game.

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