FOX VALLEY CONFERENCE

Prairie Ridge (8-3, 7-2 last season) at Cary-Grove (12-1, 9-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

About the Wolves: Prairie Ridge won the FVC championship with a 9-0 record in 2023, before Cary-Grove ran the table in the conference last season. The Wolves lost to C-G 18-12 in Crystal Lake in Week 5 last year after both teams headed into the game with 4-0 records. The Wolves will be led by QB Luke Vanderwiel, who rushed for 1,005 yards and 15 TDs in only seven games last season. WR Eli Loeding, WR/DB Logan Thennes and FB Jake Wagler also return and will be key players for the Wolves’ option offense.

About the Trojans: Cary-Grove begins defense of its FVC title after going 9-0 in the conference last season. The Trojans lost to Geneva 28-26 in the Class 6A state semifinals, s

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