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Week 8 of the high school football season in Illinois produced another round of impressive outings, including several from right here in the Rockford area.

Quarterbacks, running backs, even defensive backs jumped into the mix on Friday, Oct. 17, and stepped up big for their teams.

Here is a look at some of the top performers from the Rockford area in Week 8 football games: Rockford-area football: North Boone football's win leads Rockford-area charge to IHSA playoff eligibility Need a news break? Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!

Aiden Wild, Lena-Winslow RB

Wild went wild in Week 8, rushing for 313 yards and six touchdowns to spark Le-Win to a 60-32 win over Eastland/Pearl City on Friday night. That is the

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