Scouting York at Naperville North

No. 1 York (9-1) at No. 9 Naperville North (7-3)

Class 8A

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

Last week: York 21, Lockport 14; Naperville North 27, Marist 14.

Outlook: York continues to thrive behind a running game powered by Ryan Kent, who leads DuPage County with 1,526 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. The Huskies, however, have developed into a solid run-stopping team behind the linebacker tandem of Nick Lifka, the team's leading tackler, and Anthony Panagos, who caused a fumble and intercepted a pass on consecutive Marist possessions last week. Naperville North quarterback Matt LaCosse passed the 1,000-yard rushing mark last week and has scored 13 touchdowns. The difference may be with the passing game. York quarterback Jim Nudera has thrown for 1,204 yards and 13 touchdowns, with receivers David Byerley and Jordan Preuss combining for 49 catches and 12 touchdowns. The deep rotation of Naperville North defensive linemen Brett Jones, Mike Kang, Matt Jennings, Brandon Williamson and Nick Krejci will try to disrupt York's offense no matter how it's trying to move the chains.

Advancement: Winner advances to play today's winner between No. 5 Waubonsie Valley (8-2) and No. 4 Homewood-Flossmoor (8-2).