As we past the Labor Day holiday, here is what is going on with our local teams.
Strong Showing: On Saturday, the Jacobs volleyball team showed that there is some potential for this season, finishing fourth at its own invitational in Algonquin. The Golden Eagles swept through pool play which included a win over Crystal Lake Central before losing to Cary-Grove in the semifinals. Cary is going to be a roadblock for a lot of teams in the Fox Valley Conference this season but getting any chance to see them additional times may allow a chance for victory later in the year.
On the Field: Saturday’s weather didn’t allow things to get too involved but Huntley’s boys’ soccer team notched a 2-2 tie against Marian Central at the Wauconda Tournament as Christian Ramos and Lucas Baker each had goals as the Red Raiders finished the weekend with a 3-1-2 record. Like in volleyball, Cary-Grove has established themselves as the early favorite. The teams will meet on Sept. 29 in Cary.
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Backfield Motion: One week it is Caz Zyks for Jacobs, this week it was Kyle Wright doing the damage for Jacobs. For Dundee-Crown, it was Ardian Asani doing the running in Week 1 and this week it was Cody Lane. It looks like it may be a new running back hero each week for these teams as the 2011 season hits the 1/3 point this weekend.
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Thursday
Boys Soccer
Hampshire at Huntley, 4:30 p.m.: This Fox Valley Conference match will be one of the first for the Whip-Purs, who joined the FVC this season. Huntley has been playing well and will attempt to continue that streak.
Friday
Football
Grayslake North at Jacobs, 7:15 p.m.: The Golden Eagles look for a 3-0 start as the Knights visit Algonquin. Jacobs hasn’t played a complete game all season long and will look to do that in this Fox Valley Conference crossover game.
McHenry at Dundee-Crown, 7:15 p.m.: The Chargers will try to get their first win of the season against a strong passing attack from the Warriors. This is the opening game of the Valley Division season for both teams.
Prairie Ridge at Huntley, 7:15 p.m.: The Red Raiders face a very tough task in the Wolves, who have blown out their first two opponents as Valley Division play begins for both teams.
Saturday
Girls Tennis
Charger Invitational, 8 a.m.: Dundee-Crown hosts Jacobs and other area teams as the season winds towards the final month before regional play.
Cross Country
Wauconda Invitational, 8:30 a.m.: Huntley’s cross country teams participate in one of the biggest meets of the season at Lakewood Forest Preserve.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Girls Golf
McHenry County Meet, 2 p.m.: The three local teams all head to Boone Creek Golf Club in Bull Valley to begin this two-day tournament with all of the other girls’ golf teams in the county.
Girls Volleyball
Cary-Grove at Jacobs, 6:30 p.m.: Here is a second chance for the Golden Eagles to take on the Trojans in Fox Valley Conference play.
Huntley at Dundee-Crown, 7:15 p.m.: The Red Raiders and Chargers face off in FVC Valley play in Carpentersville.
