Game of the Week

Herscher (1-1) at Manteno (2-0)

When: 7 p.m. Friday

About the Tigers: For the better part of three quarters, Herscher had a real shot at its first 2-0 start in four years before Bishop McNamara pulled away late . Going from one rivalry game to another, the Tigers are now strolling into Manteno for their most fierce Illinois Central Eight Conference rivalry game. They flexed their muscle early on, finding chunk plays on the ground from Alek Draper, Jaxon Sukely and Mason Roberts behind one of the biggest, strongest offensive lines in the area. Four quarters of that consistent ground game will be key.

About the Panthers: Manteno quarterback Connor Harrod has picked up right where he left off each of the previous two seasons, totaling 254 passing yards, 261 rushi

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