Cary-Grove is 8-1 against Jacobs since October of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Trojans are taking a road trip to square off against the Golden Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Cary-Grove knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six contests -- so hopefully Jacobs likes a good challenge.
On Friday, everything came up roses for Cary-Grove against Hampshire as the team secured a 40-7 victory. The Trojans haven't had any issues with the Whip-Purs recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Logan Abrams
| 10/17/25 vs Hampshire | 275 |
| 09/20/24 vs Jacobs | 164 |
| 09/26/25 vs Crystal Lake Central | 130 |
| 09/27/24 @ Prairie Ridge | 124 |
| 10/03/25 @ Dundee-Crown | 95 |
Logan Abrams produced another solid performance rushing for 275 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.8 yards per carry. Those 275 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Cary-Grove's run defense was locked in: Hampshire could only muster 2.9 yards per carry. The Trojans didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 13.2.
Meanwhile, Jacobs strolled past Crystal Lake South with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 44-30. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Golden Eagles' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 79th, while the Gators are ranked 248th).
Jacobs' win came from a few key players Cary-Grove will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Michael Cannady, who rushed for 172 yards and a pair of TDs on only 15 carries. Another back making a difference was Caden DuMelle, who rushed for 146 yards and two scores on only 13 carries.
Cary-Grove's record is now 6-2. As for Jacobs, their record now sits at an identical 6-2.
Everything went Cary-Grove's way against Jacobs in their previous matchup back in September of 2024, as Cary-Grove made off with a 35-14 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans 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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