The Johnsburg Skyhawks will head out on the road to face off against the Woodstock Blue Streaks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Friday, Johnsburg got the win against Plano by a conclusive 27-7. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Skyhawks' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 147th, while the Reapers are ranked 344th).
Meanwhile, Woodstock didn't have too much trouble with Sandwich on Friday as they won 42-26. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Blue Streaks.
Woodstock's win came from a few key players Johnsburg will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Caden Thompson, who threw for 199 yards and four TDs while completing 77.3% of his passes. His passing game has become a key predictor of Woodstock's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Logan Wisner was Thompson's top target, picking up six receiving yards.
Johnsburg's record is now 5-2. As for Woodstock, their record now sits at an identical 5-2.
Everything came up roses for Johnsburg against Woodstock in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 38-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Skyhawks since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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