As we head into Week 7 of the high school football season, the conference races around the Rockford area are tightening, and that's not the only storyline that is unfolding this time of year.

Who can still reach the playoffs, and which teams are the most banged up as we hit the backstretch? Those are some more.

"This is definitely a key stretch to the season," Belvidere North halfback Ben Bucher recently said. "And a lot can happen between now and the end."

So, headed into Friday night's football showdowns around the Rockford area, let's take a look at some of the key storylines that will affect a lot of fans, and plenty of onlookers:

Belvidere North, Byron, and Stockton strive for greatness

Belvidere North, Byron, and Stockton are the three Rockford-area conference leaders, and all t

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