Scouting Streamwood @ Larkin

Streamwood (1-5, 0-4) at Larkin (3-3, 0-3)

When Today at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Field

Last year Larkin 22, Streamwood 21

Last week Elgin 28, Larkin 21; St. Charles North 35, Streamwood 16

Outlook Each U-46 team seeks its first conference win. The Sabres nearly upset the Royals last season. Larkin enters this game with something to prove. Last week's upset loss to rival Elgin leaves the Royals in a tenuous playoff position. If they win 2 of their last 3 games, Larkin would still likely miss the playoffs as a 5-4 team due to a lack of playoff points. The Royals need to beat Streamwood, East Aurora and South Elgin in the finale to assure themselves of a playoff spot. Thus, every player in royal blue understands the meaning of taking each opponent seriously. "They understand they can't take anything for granted," Gehrig said of the lingering effect of losing to Elgin. "We gave these guys a big-time warning and they didn't listen to us. It's a major sting, and I think they learned a lesson from it." Gehrig praised the mobility of Streamwood quarterback Nick Pryor and the running trio of Eric Morrow, Derrick King and Wayne Holloway. "We have to make sure we tackle well and wrap up because they have some powerful backs," Gehrig said.