Preview: Huntley at Grayslake North

When: today at 7:45 p.m. at Harmony Road Campus Field

Last year: Huntley 48, Grayslake North 21

Last week: Huntley 36, Jacobs 0; Woodstock 42, Grayslake North 0

Outlook: The Red Raiders are on a roll, off to their best start since 2001. Despite only one full practice last week after the District 158 teachers strike was settled, Huntley came out and pummeled rival Jacobs like the team hadn't missed a beat. Huntley played a complete game last Friday, gaining 443 yards on offense and holding the Golden Eagles to 142 total yards. Huntley senior running back Jordan Neukirch gained 166 yards on 21 carries and scored 3 more touchdowns. He leads the area in rushing with 650 yards and in scoring with 10 touchdowns. He's averaging 9.7 yards per carry behind one of the area's best offensive lines. Wins this week and next against the winless Grayslake schools could set up key games in Weeks 7 and 8 against Crystal Lake Central and Prairie Ridge, respectively. The Red Raiders don't want to look that far ahead, but they shouldn't face much resistance between now and those key games. Grayslake North has been outscored 130-28 this season, whereas, Huntley has outscored its four opponents 144-41. Junior quarterback Brandon Luczak has completed 16-of-33 passes for 322 yards and 4 touchdowns against 4 interceptions. Grayslake North has only won once in 22 tries since the program's inception in 2006.