The Northwest Herald football preview will appear in print later this month with top players, top games and info on every local team. Until the season starts Aug. 29, here are five storylines to look for in the 2025 season.

Will a team reach a state championship game?

Last year’s Class 6A state championship didn’t feature a Fox Valley Conference team for the first time since 2015.

Cary-Grove was denied a chance to defend its state title with a 28-26 loss to Geneva in the semifinals. C-G and Prairie Ridge appeared in every 6A title game from 2016-2023 (not counting the COVID-19-shortened season in 2020).

Prairie Ridge won the 6A championship in 2016 and 2017 and finished second in 2019 and 2022. Besides 2023, C-G won the title in 2018 and 2021.

Who will win the Fox Valley Conference

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