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Preview: Glenbard North at Naperville North

Game time: 7:30 p.m. today.

Last year: Naperville North 37, Glenbard North 7; Naperville North 46, Glenbard North 19.

Last week: WW South 16, Glenbard North 14; Naperville North 42, West Chicago 0.

Outlook: The rematch of last year's Class 8A title game represents the first DVC challenge for Naperville North, which is 2-0 by a 77-0 margin. Glenbard North has no time to feel sorry for itself after last week's crushing loss.

After holding WW South to 97 rushing yards, the Panthers must limit a Huskies' double wing averaging 320 rushing yards a game behind Pat Waite and Nick Mlady, who rushed for 155 yards last week and accounted for 259 total yards and 5 touchdowns.

Look for QB Matt Manade and the passing game to open up against the Panthers, who rely on a fierce pass rush from linemen Charleston Soko and Kyle Schwetz.

Last week the Panthers had near perfect balance with Evan Watkins' passing game and Tyler Doll's ground work. Similar balance is expected as the Panthers seek more big plays from receiver Mike Carev.

<div class="confInfoBorder"> <div class="confInfo"> <span class="confName">DuPage Valley Conference</span> <span class="schoolName">Glenbard North (2-2, 1-1)</span> <span class="schoolName">Naperville North (4-0, 2-0)</span> </div> </div>

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