Here’s a quick look at some stories developing with our local teams this week.
Hot Starts: Early on in this 2011 boys’ soccer season, the three local teams have been quite impressive with a combined record of 13-6-2 with Huntley leading the way at 5-1-2 going into play on Tuesday. With Huntley, Jacobs and Dundee-Crown all 4A schools, it can be expected that all three will be bunched into the same sectional when those assignments are announced next week by the IHSA.
On the volleyball side, Huntley remains undefeated at 9-0 and Jacobs is 7-2. Those teams can end up at the Dundee-Crown Regional in Class 4A.
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Big Week Ahead: While the Jacobs volleyball has been doing well so far this season, two games loom this week that could be a big clue on where the rest of the season may lie. Tonight, Cary-Grove travels to Algonquin and on Thursday, Jacobs travels to Huntley. If the Golden Eagles can at least split these two games, it may build even more confidence for a talented team.
Games to Watch
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Wednesday
Girls Golf
McHenry County Meet, 2 p.m.: The local girls’ golf teams finish the two-day tournament at Boone Creek Golf Club in Bull Valley.
Thursday
Girls Volleyball
Huntley at Jacobs, 6:30 p.m.: Two of the top teams in the Fox Valley Conference Valley Division face off in Algonquin.
Friday
Football
Huntley at Crystal Lake South, 7:15 p.m.: The Red Raiders face the tough task of traveling to visit the Gators, who have given up just 13 points in their first three games this year.
Jacobs at McHenry, 7:15 p.m.: The Golden Eagles look to improve to 4-0 against the strong passing attack of the Warriors at McCracken Field
Dundee-Crown at Prairie Ridge, 7:15 p.m.: The Chargers will try to slow down the Wolves, who have only allowed four points in their last two games on two safeties.
Saturday
Girls Swimming
Woodstock North Invitational, 11 a.m.: Huntley and the co-op Jacobs/Dundee-Crown teams travel to Woodstock to participate in the event.
Boys Golf
Dundee-Crown Invitational, 12:45 p.m.: The Chargers host this event at Bonnie Dundee Golf Club and will welcome Jacobs among other teams.
Tuesday
Girls Volleyball
Cary-Grove at Huntley, 6:30 p.m.: The two undefeated teams in the FVC as of today face off in what could be a preview of a regional or sectional final.
