Jacobs did two things particularly well during its 35-27 Fox Valley Conference win over Huntley on Friday night in Algonquin.

The first was running the football. The Golden Eagles (3-2 overall, 3-2 FVC) racked up 335 yards on the ground on 51 attempts.

The second was coming up with timely plays.

Jacobs converted a fourth-and- 2, along with a fourth-and-14, during the same third-quarter drive, which culminated in a 6-yard touchdown run by senior Caden DuMelle. 1 of 20

The setting sun paints the sky as Huntley’s, from left, Ryan Wabel, Colin Kalemba and Ethan Albertson trot out to face Jacobs in varsity football at Jacobs High School in Algonquin on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local/Patrick Kunzer for Shaw Local)

It broke a 14-14 tie at the time, but it also se

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