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Video: The Huddle 11/18/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games.

Video: Fastest Four 11/14/2009 
This week, the fastest four minutes in McHenry County covered the Richmond-Burton and Johnsburg showdown, Cary Grove, and Prairie Ridge.

Video: Richmond-Burton 28, Johnsburg 10 11/14/2009 
Webcast highlights from the Richmond-Burton and Johnsburg quarterfinal showdown.

Video: The Huddle 11/11/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games and talk with Richmond-Burton's Tyler Olker.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 10/10/2009 
We feature prep football highlights from Herscher at Johnsburg, Coal City at at Richmond-Burton, Crystal Lake South at Lake Zurich, and De La Salle at Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Prairie Ridge 31, Marmion Academy 7 11/06/2009 
Webcast highlights from Prairie Ridge's second round football playoff victory.

Video: Cary-Grove 2, Huntley 0 11/05/2009 
Highlights from the Class 4A Huntley Volleyball Sectional final between the Cary-Grove Trojans and the Red Raiders.

Video: Huntley Volleyball Sectional 11/03/2009 
Highlights from the Class 4A Huntley Volleyball Sectional.

Video: Cary-Grove 57, St. Viator 21 10/31/2009 
Highlights from the St. Viator at Cary-Grove Class 6A first round playoff football game.

Video: The Huddle 11/04/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games and talk with Woodstock's Logan Kunzie.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 10/30/2009 
We feature prep football highlights from Johnsburg at Harvard, Peotone at Richmond-Burton, Glenbrook South at Crystal Lake South, and Fenton at Crystal Lake Central.

Video: CL South 35, Glenbrook North 0 10/30/2009 
Highlights from the Glenbrook North at Crystal Lake South football game.

Video: CL Central VB Regional 10/29/2009 
Both Crystal Lake Central and Richmond-Burton girls volleyball teams were in action at the Tigers regional on Thursday.

Video: The Huddle 10/28/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games and talk with Cary-Grove's Eric Chandler.

Video: Larkin 2, CL South 1 10/27/2009 
Crystal Lake South played Larkin in the IHSA Class 3A Barrington Sectional semifinal boys soccer match.

Video: Prep Football Playoff Analysis 10/25/2009 
Eric Olson, Joe Stevenson, Lester Johnson, Cary-Grove fullback Eric Chandler, and Crystal Lake Central fullback Adam Smyth talk playoffs.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 10/23/2009 
We feature prep football highlights from Woodstock at Crystal Lake Central, Jacobs at Huntley, Johnsburg at Grayslake North, Crystal Lake South at McHenry, and Prairie Ridge at Woodstock North.

Video: Woodstock 37, Crystal Lake Central 36 10/23/2009 
Highlights from our Webcast of Friday Night Live - Woodstock at Crystal Lake Central.

Video: The Huddle 10/21/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 10/16/2009 
We recap Week 8 of the prep football season, with video highlights from Crystal Lake South at Cary-Grove, Johnsburg at Prairie Ridge, McHenry at Jacobs, Richmond-Burton vs. Marengo, and Huntley vs. Dundee-Crown.

Video: Cary-Grove 28, CL South 16 10/16/2009 
Highlights from our Webcast of the Crystal Lake South at Cary-Grove football game.

Video: The Big Game: CLS vs. G-G 10/14/2009 
Listen to players from both Crystal Lake South and Cary-Grove talk about the big game Friday night between the two unbeaten teams.

Video: The Huddle 10/14/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 10/09/2009 
We recap Week 7 of the prep football season, with video highlights from St. Francis at Marian Central, Harvard at Richmond-Burton, Woodstock North at Woodstock, Crystal Lake Central at Johnsburg, and Huntley at Crystal Lake South.

Video: Crystal Lake South 41, Huntley 0 10/09/2009 
Highlights from our Webcast of Friday Night Live - Huntley at Crystal Lake South.

Video: CL South 2, Cary-Grove 1 10/08/2009 
Crystal Lake South played Cary-Grove in a boys soccer match that would help decide the FVC Valley Division title.

Video: The Huddle 10/07/2009 
Senior sports writer Joe Stevenson and sports writer Maureen Lynch analyze this week's prep football games.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 10/02/2009 
We recap Week 6 of the prep football season, with video highlights from Woodstock at Johnsburg, Dundee-Crown at McHenry, Hampshire at Harvard and Cary-Grove at Huntley.

Video: Woodstock 32, Johnsburg 29 10/02/2009 
Highlights from our Webcast of Friday Night Live - Woodstock at Johnsburg.

Video: Hampshire 2, Cary-Grove 0 10/01/2009 
Hampshire beat Cary-Grove in a intense non-conference volleyball match on Thursday night after losing to them in three sets earlier in the season.

Video: The Huddle 09/30/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games and talk with Johnsburg's George Bielis.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 09/25/2009 
We recap Week 5 of the prep football season, with video highlights from Huntley at McHenry, Immaculate Conception at Marian Central, Grayslake North at Crystal Lake Central, Harvard at Marengo and Richmond-Burton at Hampshire.

Video: McHenry 28, Huntley 7 09/25/2009 
Video highlights from our Webcast of Friday Night Live.

Video: Cary-Grove 2, CL South 0 09/24/2009 
Crystal Lake South and Cary-Grove played for the FVC Valley Division lead Thursday night in volleyball.

Video: The Huddle 09/23/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games and talk with Huntley's Marcus Popenfoose.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 09/18/2009 
We recap Week 4 of the prep football season, with video highlights from Woodstock at Huntley, McHenry at Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South at Prairie Ridge, and Cary-Grove at Woodstock North.

Video: CL South 38, Prairie Ridge 7 09/18/2009 
Highlights from Friday Night Live, where the Crystal Lake South Gators defeated the Prairie Ridge Wolves 38-7.

Video: Grayslake North 41, Dundee-Crown 18 09/17/2009 
Grayslake Central dominated Dundee-Crown in a Thursday night FVC crossover football game.

Video: The Huddle 09/16/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson talk about this week's prep football games and predict winners in the weekly sports show "The Huddle."

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 09/11/2009 
We run down Friday's high school football games.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 09/04/2009 
We run down Friday's high school football games, with highlights from Crystal Lake Central at Prairie Ridge, Johnsburg at Jacobs, Lakes at Harvard, Cary-Grove at Marian Central, and Streamwood at Dundee-Crown.

Video: McHenry 3, Dundee-Crown 0 09/03/2009 
McHenry dominated Dundee-Crown in boys soccer, winning 3-0 in the FVC Valley Division game.

Video: The Huddle 09/02/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and Senior Sports Writer Joe Stevenson analyze this week's prep football games and talk with Crystal Lake South's Alec Giles.

Video: Fastest 4 Minutes 08/28/2009 
We run down Friday's high school football games, with highlights from Crystal Lake Central at Cary-Grove, Larkin at McHenry, Grayslake Central at Johnsburg, Grant at Crystal Lake South, and Prairie Ridge at Woodstock.

Video: Cary-Grove 40, CL Central 0 08/28/2009 
Highlights from our Webcast of the Crystal Lake Central at Cary-Grove football game.

Video: The Huddle 08/26/2009 
Our new show focuses on prep football.

Video: Football Preview: McHenry 08/24/2009 
We preview the McHenry Warriors for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Huntley 08/24/2009 
We preview the Huntley Red Raiders for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Cary-Grove 08/22/2009 
We preview the Cary-Grove Trojans for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Marengo 08/22/2009 
We preview the Marengo Indians for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Jacobs 08/22/2009 
We preview the Jacobs Golden Eagles for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: CL South 08/22/2009 
We preview the Crystal Lake South Gators for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Harvard 08/21/2009 
We preview the Harvard Hornets for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Prairie Ridge 08/20/2009 
We preview the Prairie Ridge Wolves for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Alden-Hebron 08/20/2009 
We preview the Alden-Hebron Giants for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Johnsburg 08/19/2009 
We preview the Johnsburg Skyhawks for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Woodstock North 08/19/2009 
We preview the Woodstock North Thunder for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Woodstock 08/18/2009 
We preview the Woodstock Blue Streaks for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Marian Central 08/18/2009 
We preview the Marian Central Hurricanes for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Dundee-Crown 08/17/2009 
We preview the Dundee-Crown Chargers for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: CL Central 08/16/2009 
We preview the Crystal Lake Central Tigers for the 2009 season.

Video: Football Preview: Richmond-Burton 08/16/2009 
We preview the Richmond-Burton Rockets for the 2009 season.

Video: Summer Prep Challenge: Kyle Wismer 08/13/2009 
In this installment of the Summer Prep Challenge, Northwest Herald Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to out-jump Richmond-Burton long jumper Kyle Wismer.

Video: Summer Prep Challenge: Carolyn Huerth 08/06/2009 
In this installment of the Summer Prep Challenge, Northwest Herald Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to play tennis against Prairie Ridge junior Carolyn Huerth.

Video: USSSA Baseball: Lots of fun, pride and competition 08/02/2009 
McHenryCountySports.com talked to players from several teams on the final day of competition in the USSSA Open International Championship to get an idea of what playing in this tournament is like for them.

Video: CABA Baseball: McHenry County Hurricanes 07/31/2009 
The McHenry County Hurricanes are playing solid baseball in the championship bracket of the 15U CABA World Series and despite playing for several different local teams during the high school season they now sport the same uniform.

Video: Summer Prep Challenge: Tyler Lundquist 07/30/2009 
In this installment of the Summer Prep Challenge Northwest Herald Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to play goalkeeper against Marian Central boys soccer midfielder Tyler Lundquist.

Video: CABA Baseball: McHenry Cobras 07/27/2009 
The McHenry Cobras have almost all 14-year-old players playing up in the CABA World Series and while it is a challenge playing against very good competition they will gain lots of valuable experience along the way.

Video: USSSA Baseball's International Flavor 07/24/2009 
The USSSA opening ceremonies had a international feel as will the games played, something that local players and coaches love.

Video: USSSA Baseball: New Zealand 07/23/2009 
New Zealand will be represented at this year's USSSA 15U Summer International Championship Tournament and it is the first time a team from that country will play baseball on American soil.

Video: Summer Prep Challenge: Wehrs sisters 07/23/2009 
In this installment of the Summer Prep Challenge Northwest Herald Sports Editor Eric Olson goes up against Hampshire volleyball players and sisters Amy and Kara Wehrs.

Video: Johnsburg's Little Dribblers 07/19/2009 
Johnsburg girls basketball coach Mike Toussaint has had great success with the "Little Dribblers" basketball camps which provide a chance for younger girls to be mentored by varsity players both past and present.

Video: Summer Prep Challenge: Simons 07/16/2009 
In this installment of the Summer Prep Challenge Northwest Herald Sports Editor Eric Olson goes up against Marengo pitcher Danielle Simons.

Video: McHenry County Amateur 07/11/2009 
Day 2 of the Northwest Herald Men's McHenry County Amateur Golf Tournament held at Pinecrest Golf Course in Huntley.

Video: McHenry County Amateur 07/10/2009 
Day 1 of the Northwest Herald's McHenry County Amateur Golf Tournament held at Pinecrest Golf Course in Huntley.

Video: Summer Prep Challenge: Popenfoose 07/09/2009 
In this years first Summer Prep Challenge Northwest Herald Sports Editor Eric Olson goes up against Huntley track star Marcus Popenfoose in the shot put.

Video: O'Fallon 3, Cary-Grove 2 06/13/2009 
Highlights from the third place IHSA Class 4A State baseball game between O'Fallon and Cary-Grove.

Video: Cary-Grove 10, Batavia 1 06/08/2009 
Highlights from the IHSA Class 4A Rockford Supersectional baseball game between Batavia and Cary-Grove.

Video: Prairie Ridge 3, Hononegah 2 06/06/2009 
Highlights from the IHSA Class 4A Softball Woodstock Sectional final game between Hononegah and Prairie Ridge.

Video: Cary-Grove 6, Huntley 0 06/04/2009 
Highlights from the DeKalb Sectional semi-final baseball game between Huntley and Cary-Grove.

Video: Prairie Ridge 5, South Elgin 3 06/03/2009 
Highlights from the Woodstock Sectional semi-final softball game between South Elgin and Prairie Ridge.

Video: Barrington 3, Huntley 0 05/29/2009 
Highlights from the Jacobs Regional final girls soccer game between Barrington and Huntley.

Video: Cary-Grove 4, Grant 3 05/28/2009 
Highlights from the Prairie Ridge Regional semi-final baseball game between Grant and Cary-Grove.

Video: Johnsburg 12, Marian Central 2 05/27/2009 
Highlights from the Richmond-Burton Regional semi-final softball game between Marian Central and Johnsburg.

Video: Huntley 2, Cary-Grove 1 05/23/2009 
Highlights from the CL South Regional Championship girls soccer game between Huntley and Cary-Grove.

Video: Wauconda 3, Marian Central 1 05/22/2009 
Highlights from the Marian Central Regional Championship girls soccer game between the Hurricanes and Wauconda.

Video: Preps Pulse: Marengo Softball 05/21/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the Marengo softball team, and the pressure and high expectations that surround this team as they try to get back to the state tournament.

Video: Jacobs 2, CL South 0 05/20/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division softball game between CL South and Jacobs.

Video: Cary-Grove 1, CL South 0 05/19/2009 
Highlights from the Cary-Grove vs CL South semi-final girls soccer game at the Gators Regional.

Video: Preps Pulse: Zach Siegmeier 05/14/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at CL Central pole vaulter Zach Siegmeier, who has reached 15 feet this season.

Video: St. Francis 2, Marian Central 1 05/13/2009 
Highlights from the SCC girls soccer game between St. Francis and Marian Central for first place in the conference.

Video: McHenry 5, Jacobs 3 05/12/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division baseball game between McHenry and Jacobs.

Video: Huntley 3, Prairie Ridge 1 05/08/2009 
Highlights from the Fox Division baseball game between Huntley and Prairie Ridge.

Video: Preps Pulse: Johanna Turner 05/07/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at softball pitcher Johanna Turner and how she has improved from last season to lead Prairie Ridge to a possible FVC Fox Division championship.

Video: Huntley 2, Prairie Ridge 0 05/07/2009 
Highlights from the Fox Division girls soccer game between Huntley and Prairie Ridge.

Video: Antioch 3, Harvard 0 05/01/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference girls soccer game between Antioch and Harvard.

Video: Preps Pulse: Marcus Popenfoose 04/30/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at one of the best discus throwers ever from McHenry County in Huntley's Marcus Popenfoose.

Video: Prairie Ridge 9, CL Central 8 04/29/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division baseball game between Prairie Ridge and CL Central.

Video: Prairie Ridge 7, Huntley 4 04/28/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division softball game between Prairie Ridge and Huntley.

Video: Preps Pulse: Bass Fishing 04/24/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the first ever bass fishing sectionals out at Chain-O-Lakes State Park, in the first year of the sport for the IHSA.

Video: Jacobs 5, Cary-Grove 0 04/23/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division softball game between Cary-Grove and Jacobs.

Video: Cary-Grove 8, Prairie Ridge 7 04/22/2009 
Highlights from the FVC crossover baseball game between Prairie Ridge and Cary-Grove.

Video: Woodstock 2, CL Central 1 04/17/2009 
Highlights from the FVC crossover softball game between Woodstock and Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Preps Pulse: Jerad Grundy 04/16/2009 
In this installment of Preps Pulse we look at Johnsburg senior pitcher Jerad Grundy and the attention he is getting from pro scouts.

Video: Prairie Ridge 3, McHenry 2 04/15/2009 
Highlights from the FVC crossover softball game between McHenry and Prairie Ridge.

Video: CL South 3, McHenry 1 04/14/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division girls soccer game between Crystal Lake South and McHenry.

Video: Preps Pulse: Lacrosse 04/09/2009 
In this installment of Preps Pulse we look at the growing sport of lacrosse and what it takes to play it.

Video: Marian C. 10, Johnsburg 6 04/08/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference softball game between Marian Central and Johnsburg.

Video: Woodstock 10, Marengo 3 04/07/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference baseball game between Marengo and Woodstock.

Video: Marengo 4, Woodstock 0 04/03/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference softball game between Marengo and Woodstock.

Video: Preps Pulse: Spring weather 04/02/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at what it is like to play spring sports outside.

Video: Extra Point 04/02/2009 
In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the Blackhaws and the all-area boys basketball team, and sports writer Maureen Lynch joins Olson for a game of 'Pick 'em.'

Video: Huntley 20, Marian C. 10 04/01/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference softball game between Marian Central and Huntley.

Video: Huntley 4, Jacobs 0 03/26/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference girls soccer game between Jacobs and Huntley, in the Pepsi Shootout.

Video: Preps Pulse: Huntley soccer 03/26/2009 
This installment of Preps Pulse looks at how the Huntley girls soccer team has gone from being relatively unknown a few years ago to being a favorite under lots of pressure to win.

Video: Extra Point 03/26/2009 
In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about his woeful NCAA bracket, Maureen Lynch drops by to repeatedly tell Eric he's wrong, and Eric checks the Rant's mailbox.

Video: Huntley 7, Belvidere 1 03/25/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference baseball game between Belvidere and Huntley.

Video: Thornton 73, Dundee-Crown 52 03/21/2009 
Highlights from Dundee-Crown's loss in the third-place game at the boys basketball state tournament in Peoria.

Photos: Waukegan 67, Dundee-Crown 46 03/20/2009 
Photos from the Waukegan vs. Dundee-Crown state semi-final basketball game at Carver Arena in Peoria.

Video: Waukegan 67, Dundee-Crown 46 03/20/2009 
Highlights from Dundee-Crown's loss in the state semifinals of the boys basketball tournament in Peoria.

Video: Dundee-Crown 64, Neuqua Valley 59 03/17/2009 
Highlights from the Neuqua Valley vs. Dundee-Crown boys basketball game at the NIU Supersectional in DeKalb.

Video: Dundee-Crown 51, S Charles N. 49 03/13/2009 
Highlights from the Dundee-Crown vs. St. Charles North sectional final boys basketball game at Elgin.

Video: Dundee-Crown 48, McHenry 37 03/11/2009 
Highlights from Dundee-Crown vs. McHenry semifinal boys basketball game at the Elgin Sectional.

Video: Dundee-Crown 35, Huntley 33 03/06/2009 
Highlights from the boys Dundee-Crown Regional Championship game between Dundee-Crown and Huntley.

Video: Preps Pulse: D-C's Kimbrough 03/05/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at Dundee-Crown's Charles Kimbrough, one of the only local players who consistently plays above the rim and can excite crowds with his blocking and dunking ability.

Video: Johnsburg 70, Huntley 45 02/27/2009 
Highlights from the Johnsburg at Huntley FVC Fox Division boys basketball game on the final night of regular season action.

Video: Boys Hoops Playoff Preview 02/28/2009 
Sports Editor Eric Olson and sports writer Joe Stevenson discuss the postseason for Class 3A and 4A boys basketball.

Video: Rockford Boylan 56, CL South 47 02/26/2009 
Webcast highlights from the Rockford Boylan vs Crystal Lake South Jacobs Sectional Class 4A Girls title game.

Video: Preps Pulse: Johnsburg 02/26/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse, we look at how Johnsburg's girls basketball team has become one of the most consistent programs around, and what it means to wear the blue and gold.

Video: Richmond-B. 43, Hampshire 40 02/23/2009 
Highlights from the Richmond-Burton at Hampshire BNC East Division boys basketball game, which decided the outcome of the division.

Video: Johnsburg 64, GL Central 62 02/20/2009 
Webcast highlights from the Johnsburg Skyhawks win over the Grayslake Central Rams.

Video: CL South 32, Jacobs 29 02/20/2009 
Highlights from the Crystal Lake South vs. Jacobs girls basketball Class 4A regional final on the Gators home floor.

Photos: Individual Wrestling State Finals 02/20/2009 
Photos from the IHSA Individual Wrestling State Finals in Champaign on Friday.

Photos: Gymnastics State Finals 02/20/2009 
Photos from the IHSA girls Gymnastics State Finals at Palatine High School in Palatine on Friday.

Video: Preps Pulse: Coaching Cards 02/19/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at one of the most successful basketball coaching combinations around, and they just happen to be related.

Video: Extra Point 02/19/2009 
In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about why we love underdogs, like the Crystal Lake Central girls basketball team, sports writer Maureen Lynch joins Olson for a game of Quick Wits, and we chat with Hampsire basketball player Justin Bieber.

Video: Woodstock Regional Semifinal 02/18/2009 
Highlights from the Double-Header girls basketball game Webcast at the Class 4A Woodstock Regional Semifinals.

Video: Prairie Ridge 54, McHenry 42 02/18/2009 
Highlights from the Prairie Ridge vs. McHenry girls basketball game at the Class 4A Woodstock Regional.

Video: Girls Basketball Playoff Preview 02/13/2009 
We preview the Class 3A and 4A girls basketball playoffs.

Video: Hampshire 40, Richmond-B. 39 02/13/2009 
Highlights from the BNC East Division boys basketball game between Hampshire and Richmond-Burton.

Video: Preps Pulse: CL South 02/12/2009 
This week's Preps Pulse looks at CL South scoring leader Meg Gaede, her daughter Michelle, and two current players also on the Gators all-time scoring list.

Video: Extrapoint 02/12/2009 
In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about athletes behaving badly, sports writer Maureen Lynch actually agrees with Olson, and Eric responds to a comment on The Rant blog.

Video: Prairie Ridge 76, Johnsburg 59 02/11/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division boys basketball game between Prairie Ridge and Johnsburg.

Video: Huntley 50, Prairie Ridge 37 02/10/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division girls basketball game between Huntley and Prairie Ridge.

Video: CL South 54, Jacobs 39 02/10/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division girls basketball game between CL South and Jacobs.

Video: Crystal Lake South 66, Cary-Grove 53 02/07/2009 
Highlights from the varsity girls basketball game between Crystal Lake South and Cary-Grove.

Video: Dundee-Crown 67, Jacobs 63 02/06/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division boys basketball game between Dundee-Crown and Jacobs.

Photos: Jacobs v. Dundee-Crown 02/06/2009 
Photos from the Jacobs vs. Dundee-Crown basketball game.

Photos: Prairie Ridge v. GL Central 02/06/2009 
Photos from the Prairie Ridge vs. Grayslake Central basketball game.

Video: Johnsburg 45, Huntley 41 02/06/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division boys basketball game between Johnsburg and Huntley.

Video: Preps Pulse: CL Central 02/05/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the success of Crystal Lake Central's sports teams at state since expansion.

Video: Extra Point 02/05/2009 
In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the February sports lull, Olson and Maureen Lynch pick winners of some upcoming high school basketball games, we chat briefly with Jacobs basketball player Mike Barch, and Eric responds to a comment on The Rant blog.

Video: Huntley 53, Grayslake C. 34 02/04/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Fox Division girls basketball game between Grayslake Central and Huntley.

Video: Jacobs 64, CL South 50 02/03/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division boys basketball game between Jacobs and Crystal Lake South.

Video: GL Central 64, Johnsburg 56 01/31/2009 
Highlights from the boys varsity basketball game between Grayslake Central and Johnsburg.

Video: FVC Wrestling 01/31/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Wrestling Tournament, which Cl Central won with ease.

Video: Cary-Grove 67, Jacobs 60 01/30/2009 
Highlights from the FVC Valley Division girls basketball game between Jacobs and Cary-Grove.

Photos: Crystal Lake South vs. McHenry 01/30/2009 
Friday's girls basketball game between Crystal Lake South and McHenry.

Video: Woodstock 57, Wauconda 47 01/29/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference boys basketball game between Wauconda and Woodstock.

Video: Extra Point 01/29/2009 
Topics in this week's video include Eric's point about the Bulls, Tell Me I'm Wrong with Maureen Lynch, the Extra Point mailbox and more.

Video: Preps Pulse: Bowling Balls 01/29/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the science behind choosing a bowling ball.

Photos: Johnsburg vs. Huntley 01/28/2009 
Fox Valley Conference girls varsity basketball game between Johnsburg and Huntley.

Video: Jacobs 68, Dundee-Crown 28 01/27/2009 
Highlights from the girls varsity basketball game between Jacobs and Dundee-Crown.

Video: Hampshire 52, Harvard 23 01/23/2009 
Highlights from the BNC East girls basketball game between Hampshire and Harvard.

Video: Preps Pulse: Gymnastics 01/22/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse we look at the resurgence of the Prairie Ridge co-op gymnastics team.

Video: CL Central 60, Cary-Grove 9 01/22/2009 
Highlights from Crystal Lake Central's win over Cary-Grove in FVC wrestling.

Video: Jacobs 53, Cary-Grove 46 01/21/2009 
Highlights from the boys FVC Valley Division game between Jacobs and Cary-Grove.

Video: CL South 58, Cary-Grove 48 01/20/2009 
Highlights from the girls FVC Valley Division game between Crystal Lake South and Cary-Grove.

Video: Dundee-Crown at Grayslake Central 01/17/2009 
Watch highlights from Grayslake Centrals win over Dundee-Crown.

Video: Cary Grove 72, Woodstock 63 01/16/2009 
Highlights of the girls FVC Valley Division game between Cary Grove and Woodstock.

Video: Prairie Ridge 44, CL Central 27 01/16/2009 
Highlights of the girls FVC Fox Division game between Prairie Ridge and Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Preps Pulse: Swimming 01/15/2009 
In this weeks Preps Pulse some local swimmers give us insight into a tough, competitive sport that is often overlooked in McHenry County.

Video: Extrapoint 01/15/2009 
Topics in this week's video include what Eric thinks about Lovie Smith handling the Bears defense, Quick Wits with Maureen Lynch, a player talkback and more.

Video: Cary-Grove 64, Jacobs 49 01/13/2009 
Highlights from both Jacobs and Cary-Grove's FVC Valley Division opening game in girls basketball.

Video: Highlights: Richmond-Burton at Hampshire 01/09/2009 
The Hampshire girls basketball team defeats Richmond-Burton 56-39.

Video: CL Central 45, Dundee-Crown 24 01/09/2009 
Highlights from the FVC wrestling match between Dundee-Crown and Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Preps Pulse: Danny Noonan 01/08/2009 
In this edition of Preps Pulse sportswriter Joe Stevenson tries to rattle Marian Central's Danny Noonan at the free-throw line by doing his best Caddyshack impresion.

Video: Marengo 41, Huntley 39 01/08/2009 
Highlights from the non-conference girls basketball game between Marengo and Huntley.

Video: Extra Point 01/08/2009 
Topics in this week's video include Eric's take on the Cubs' off-season moves, Quick Wits with Maureen Lynch, a player talkback and more.

Video: Highlights: Cary-Grove at Huntley 01/07/2009 
Highlights from prep basketball.

Video: Dundee-Crown 62, Johnsburg 52 01/06/2009 
Highlights from the Dundee-Crown at Johnsburg FVC crossover boys basketball game.

Video: Extra Point 12/31/2008 
Topics in this week's video include Eric's last point of the year, Pick'em with Maureen Lynch, and more.

Video: Johnsburg 51, Prospect 45 12/30/2008 
Watch highlights from the Dundee-Crown Charger Classic Holiday Tournament 5th place game, Johnsburg defeated Prospect, 51-45.

Video: Jacobs Holiday Tournament 12/27/2008 
Watch highlights from the 2008 Jacobs Holiday Tournament.

Video: Extra Point 12/24/2008 
Topics in this week's video include Tell Me I'm Wrong with Joe Stevenson, a player talkback, and more.

Video: Prairie Ridge 59, Cary-Grove 47 12/23/2008 
Highlights from Prairie Ridge defeating Cary-Grove, to remain perfect in pool play of the Jacobs Holiday Tournament.

Video: Preps Pulse 12/21/2008 
This Preps Pulse video looks at McHenry's girls basketball team and the task of rebuilding a program from the ground up.

Video: Cary-Grove 71, St. Edward 47 12/20/2008 
Highlights from the opening game of the Jacobs Holiday Tournament, with Cary-Grove cruising to a easy win over St. Edward.

Video: Prairie Ridge 40, Jacobs 28 12/18/2008 
Highlights from the Prairie Ridge at Jacobs FVC wrestling match on Thursday, Dec. 18.

Video: Marian C. 66, CL Central 47 12/17/2008 
Highlights of Marian Central's non-conference win over Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Huntley 46, Woodstock 43 12/17/2008 
Watch highlights from the Huntley win over Woodstock in this Fox Valley Conference match-up.

Photos: CL Central at Dundee-Crown 12/16/2008 
CLC v Prairie Ridge girls basketball CLC defeated PR 32-29.

Video: Johnsburg at Crystal Lake South 12/16/2008 
Watch highlights from the Crystal Lake South win over Johnsburg prep girls basketball.

Video: Cary-Grove 58, Prairie Ridge 31 12/16/2008 
Cary-Grove beat Prairie Ridge in a girls FVC crossover basketball game with solid defense, good transition play and lots of high percentage shots.

Photos: Photo highlights from Prairie Ridge at Dundee-Crown 12/12/2008 
Dundee-Crown v Prairie Ridge boys basketball DC defeated PR 65-58.

Photos: Photo highlights from Richmond-Burton v Harvard girls basketball. 12/12/2008 
Richmond-Burton v Harvard girls basketball.

Video: Highlights from Prairie Ridge at Dundee-Crown 12/12/2008 
Watch highlights from the Dundee-Crown win over Prairie Ridge.

Video: Haak's 500th win 12/11/2008 
Harvard wrestling coach Tim Haak recorded his 500th dual meet win on Thursday night, all with the Hornets over his 22 seasons with the team.

Video: Johnsburg 50, Woodstock 47 12/10/2008 
View highlights of our live Webcast of Johnsburg's win over Woodstock.

Video: McHenry 32, CL Central 27 12/10/2008 
McHenry overcame a late deficit to beat CL Central in a FVC crossover girls basketball game.

Video: Huntley 43, CL South 41 12/09/2008 
Huntley outlasted CL South in the FVC crossover win on Tuesday night.

Photos: Johnsburg 48, McHenry 37 12/06/2008 
Johnsburg beat McHenry.

Video: GL Central 68, Jacobs 58 (3OT) 12/05/2008 
View highlights of our live Webcast of Grayslake Central's triple-overtime win at Jacobs.

Photos: Marengo 45, Rockford Lutheran 54 12/04/2008 
Rockford Lutheran defeats Marengo.

Video: Rockford Luth. 54, Marengo 45 12/04/2008 
The Marengo girls basketball team played hard but they could not overcome their second half turnovers in a BNC crossover loss to Rockford Lutheran.

Photos: C.L. South 53, C.L. Central 27 12/02/2008 
Crystal Lake South defeats Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Prairie Ridge 57, Marian C. 38 12/02/2008 
The Prairie Ridge boys basketball team started its game against Marian Central with a 10-0 run and never looked back.

Video: Harvard 62, Marengo 54 11/29/2008 
Harvard won its first game of the short season, beating Marengo in the R-B/Johnsburg Thanksgiving Tournament.

Video: Grayslake C. 69, Marian C. 50 11/25/2008 
Grayslake Central takes second place at the Marian Central Thanksgiving Tournament with a convincing win over the Hurricanes.

Video: Extra Point 11/26/2008 
Topics in this week's video include the Chicago Blackhawks, the Bears, a wrapup of the high school football season, preseason prep basketball rankings, and more.

Video: Highlights from Aurora Christian at Richmond-Burton (Round 4 Class 4A IHSA Playoffs) 11/22/2008 
Watch highlights from the Aurora Christian win over Richmond Burton prep football.

Video: CL South at Geneva Audiocast 11/21/2008 
Listen to the Audiocast from Crystal Lake south at Geneva (Playoffs).

Video: Geneva 25, CL South 21 11/21/2008 
Crystal Lake South's football season ends in the semi-finals with a loss to Geneva.

Video: CL South 47, Regina 33 11/20/2008 
The Crystal Lake South girls basketball team jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in its season opening win against Regina.

Video: Cary-Grove at Crystal Lake South 11/15/2008 
Watch segments from the CLS win over the undefeated Cary-Grove Trojans.

Photos: CL South 14, Cary-Grove 7 11/15/2008 
Photos from Crystal Lake South's overtime win against Cary-Grove.

Photos: Richmond-Burton wins 11/15/2008 
Photos from Richmond-Burton football state quarterfinal.

Video: Preps Pulse 11/14/2008 
The No. 14 seed Richmond-Burton football team plays Geneseo in the third round of the playoffs, after starting the season 0-3.

Video: Extra Point 11/13/2008 
In this week's video, topics include the state football quarterfinal matchups and baseball's awards.

Video: St. Charles East at Cary-Grove 11/08/2008 
Watch highlights from the Cary-Grove win over St. Charles East.

Video: Richmond-Burton 48, Genoa-King. 14 11/08/2008 
Richmond-Burton dominated Genoa-Kingston in every way possible in their Week 2 playoff game.

Photos: Richmond-Burton 48, Genoa-King. 14 11/08/2008 
Richmond-Burton wins a second-round playoff game.

Video: Carmel 10, Woodstock 7 11/07/2008 
Woodstock made the game interesting with a late score, but just could not get past Carmel in the Week 2 playoff game.

Photos: Huntley loses to Grant 11/07/2008 
Huntley vs Grant football.

Photos: Woodstock falls to Carmel 11/07/2008 
Woodstock 7, Carmel 10.

Video: CL South 2, Huntley 0 11/06/2008 
Crystal Lake South beat Huntley in two straight games to give them the Prairie Ridge Sectional championship, and move within one win of a state birth.

Photos: Marian Central wins Sectional 11/06/2008 
Marian Central wins the Sectional game against Hampshire.

Video: Extra Point 11/06/2008 
In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks the Bears, sports writer Joe Stevenson and Olson pick this Friday night's prep winners, and the Extra Point Mailbox.

Photos: Lake View 2, Marian Central 1 11/04/2008 
Lake View defeats Marian Central in a boys soccer supersectional match.

Video: St. Charles North at Crystal Lake South 10/31/2008 
Watch highlights from the CLS win over St. Charles North.

Photos: CL South 24, St. Charles North 21 10/31/2008 
Photos from the first round of the playoffs.

Photos: Morgan Park 18, CL Central 15 10/31/2008 
Photos from the first round of the playoffs.

Video: Preps Pulse 10/31/2008 
A lot of Cary-Grove's recent success is due to their quarterback. They seem to have a good quarterback every year. We talk to coach Bruce Kay, QB Tyler Krebs and tight end John Bryan in the latest installment of Preps Pulse.

Video: Extra Point 10/30/2008 
In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the need for a shorter MLB seaoson, sports writer Joe Stevenson and Olson pick this Friday night's prep winners, and we talk to Alden-Hebron running back Jacob Gricar.

Photos: Hampshire 0, Lakes 7 10/30/2008 
Hampshire lost to Lakes High School in boys soccer, 7-0.

Photos: Marian Central 2, Antioch 1 10/30/2008 
Marian Central beat Antioch in boys soccer, 2-1.

Photos: Jacobs 2, Round Lake 0 10/28/2008 
Jacobs beat Round Lake in boys soccer, 2-0.

Photos: Jacobs 4, CL South 1 10/25/2008 
Jacobs beat Crystal Lake South in boys soccer, 4-1, becoming the Class 3A regional champions.

Video: Woodstock at Crystal Lake South 10/24/2008 
Watch segments from the Woodstock at CLS prep football game.

Photos: Friday night football 10/24/2008 
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central versus Grayslake North, and the St. Francis at Marian Central football games.

Video: Alden-Hebron 53, NSCD 8 10/23/2008 
Alden-Hebron dominates in its win over North Shore Country Day, making them 9-0 for the season.

Video: Extra Point 10/23/2008 
In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the lack of Bears defense against the Vikings, sports writer Maureen Lynch and Olson pick this Friday night's prep winners and Olson answers comments from the Huntley vs PR game from the Rant blog.

Photos: Girls state tennis meet 10/23/2008 
Photos from the girls state tennis meet in Buffalo Grove.

Video: McHenry 4, Prairie Ridge 0 10/21/2008 
McHenry dominates Prairie Ridge at the Warriors own regional, scoring three goals in the second half.

Webcast Rebroadcast: Huntley 31, Prairie Ridge 28 (OT) 10/17/2008 
Our live video Webcast will be rebroadcast on a continuous loop.

Photos: Huntley 31, Prairie Ridge 28 (OT) 10/17/2008 
Photos from Week 8 football action.

Photos: Woodstock 7, McHenry 0 10/17/2008 
Photos from football action on Friday night.

Video: Extra Point 10/16/2008 
In this week's video, sports editor Eric Olson talks about the football game he's most excited for- the big prep match-up between Huntley and Prairie Ridge. Also, sports writer Maureen Lynch and Olson make their picks for the week and Olson answers some mail.

Video: Preps Pulse 10/15/2008 
In this edition of Preps Pulse, we try to find out why soccer is not more popular in McHenry County.

Photos: CL Central vs. Prairie Ridge 10/14/2008 
Photos from volleyball action on Tuesday night.

Photos: Boys Golf 10/14/2008 
Photos from boys golf.

Photos: Huntley 21, CL Central 14 10/10/2008 
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at Huntley football game.

Video: Cary-Grove 24, CL South 7 10/10/2008 
Cary-Grove moves one step closer to the FVC Valley Division title with a win over Crystal Lake South.

Photos: Huntley 21, CL Central 14 10/10/2008 
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at Huntley football game.

Photos: Cary-Grove 24, CL South 7 10/10/2008 
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at Huntley football game.

Video: Extra Point 10/09/2008 
In this week's video, sports writer Maureen Lynch talks about her final thoughts on the White Sox and Cubs, the surprising Chicago Bears, she and Lester Johnson pick the winners of three high school football games, and more.

Video: Harvard 2, Richmond-Burton 1 10/09/2008 
Harvard scored the game winning goal with time running out, handing Richmond-Burton the loss, while clinching the BNC title.

Photos: Boys Regional golf 10/07/2008 
Photos from the boys regional golf meet at Prairie Isle.

Video: Volley for a Cure 10/07/2008 
Marian Central volleyball team dedicates a big game towards a cure for breast cancer.

Photos: Alden-Hebron football 10/04/2008 
Photos from the Alden-Hebron football game.

Video: Prairie Ridge 24, CL Central 0 10/03/2008 
Prairie Ridge beat Crystal Lake Central in a Week 6 FVC Fox Division game.

Photos: Cary-Grove 14, Woodstock 0 10/03/2008 
Photos from Cary-Grove's victory over Woodstock.

Photos: Prairie Ridge 24, CL Central 0 10/03/2008 
Photos from Prairie Ridge's victory over Crystal Lake Central.

Video: Preps Pulse 10/02/2008 
Check out the new Preps Pulse feature series, which highlights Crystal Lake South volleyball player Caitlin Schumacher's battle to overcome injury and get back on the court.

Video: Jacobs 1, McHenry 0 10/02/2008 
Jacobs' scores the games lone goal to win the FVC Valley Division match.

Video: Extra Point 10/02/2008 
In this week's video, sports writer Maureen Lynch talks about the White Sox and Cubs, she and Lester Johnson pick the winners of three high school football games, and we talk to Woodstock quarterback Derek Brown.

Photos: Prairie Ridge vs. Johnsburg 09/26/2008 
Photos from Friday's prep football game.

Photos: Woodstock 31, Dundee-Crown 14 09/26/2008 
Photos from Friday's prep football game.

Video: Harvard 40, Marengo 7 09/26/2008 
Highlights from the Week 5 Harvard vs. Marengo football.

Video: Woodstock 31, Dundee-Crown 14 09/26/2008 
Highlights from the Week 5 FVC Valley Division football game featuring Woodstock at Dundee-Crown.

Video: Extra Point 09/25/2008 
In this week's video, Sports Editor Eric Olson talks about the White Sox, and he and Maureen Lynch pick the winners of three high school football games.

Video: CL Central 2, Prairie Ridge 0 09/25/2008 
Highlights from the Crystal Lake Central at Prairie Ridge FVC Fox Division volleyball match.

Video: CL South 31, Prairie Ridge 14 09/19/2008 
Highlights from the Prairie Ridge at Crystal Lake South Week 4 FVC crossover football game.

Video: CL Central 41, McHenry 27 09/19/2008 
Highlights from the Crystal Lake Central at McHenry football game.

Photos: CL Central 41, McHenry 27 09/19/2008 
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at McHenry football game.

Photos: CL South 31, Prairie Ridge 14 09/19/2008 
Photos from the Crystal Lake Central at McHenry football game.

Video: Extra Point 09/18/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the White Sox, and picks the winners of three high school football games.

Video: Huntley 28, McHenry 19 09/12/2008 
Highlights from the McHenry at Huntley Week 3 football game.

Video: CL Central 14, Jacobs 6 09/12/2008 
Highlights from the Jacobs at Crystal Lake Central Week 3 football game.

Photos: Jacobs vs. CL Central 09/12/2008 
Photos from the Jacobs at Crystal Lake Central football game.

Photos: McHenry vs. Huntley 09/12/2008 
Photos from the McHenry at Huntley football game.

Video: Extra Point 09/11/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Bears, plays a game of Pick'Em with Maureen Lynch, debuts the new Player Talks Back and Mailbox with the Rant.

Photos: Marengo breaks losing streak 09/06/2008 
The Marengo football snaps its losing streak.

Video: St. Charles North 26, McHenry 12 09/05/2008 
St. Charles North was too much for McHenry in Week 2 football action.

Video: Cary-Grove 38, Marian Central 17 09/05/2008 
Highlights from the Marian Central at Cary-Grove football game.

Photos: Cary-Grove 38, Marian Central 17 09/05/2008 
Photos from Marian Central at Cary-Grove.

Photos: St. Charles North 26, McHenry 12 09/05/2008 
Photos from the St. Charles North at McHenry football game.

Video: Extra Point 09/04/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Cubs' recent slide and Jon Budmayr's injury.

Video: Grant 20, Johnsburg 10 08/29/2008 
Grant got its running game going in the second half and forced three turnovers to beat Johnsburg on its home field.

Photos: Grant 20, Johnsburg 10 08/29/2008 
Photos from Crystal Lake South's season-opening win.

Photos: CL South 7, Crete-Monee 0 08/29/2008 
Photos from Crystal Lake South's season-opening win.

Video Series: Prairie Ridge FB Preview 08/29/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Prairie Ridge Wolves.

Photos: Prep Football: 5 to Watch 08/29/2008 
Our high school football players to watch feature five athletes from four schools.

Video: Extra Point 08/28/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses prep football, and Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Quick Wits in this week's video.

Video Series: Marian Central FB Preview 08/28/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Marian Central Hurricanes.

Video Series: Alden-Hebron FB Preview 08/28/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Alden-Hebron Giants.

Video Series: McHenry Football Preview 08/26/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the McHenry Warriors.

Video Series: CL South FB Preview 08/26/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Crystal Lake South Gators.

Photos: CL South 3, Woodstock 0 08/25/2008 
Pictures from Crystal Lake South's 3-0 victory over Woodstock in boys soccer.

Video Series: Marengo FB Preview 08/23/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Marengo Indians.

Video Series: Crystal Lake Central FB Preview 08/23/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Crystal Lake Central Tigers.

Video Series: Grayslake Central Football Preview 08/22/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Grayslake Central Rams.

Video Series: Jacobs Football Preview 08/22/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Jacobs Golden Eagles.

Video: Extra Point 08/21/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses Kyle Orton and Rex Grossman, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Pick 'Em, and Eric responds to a comment about the preseason prep football video tour.

Video Series: Huntley Football Preview 08/21/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Huntley Red Raiders.

Video Series: Grayslake North Football Preview 08/21/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Grayslake North Knights.

Video Series: Harvard Football Preview 08/18/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Harvard Hornets.

Video Series: Dundee-Crown FB Preview 08/20/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Dundee-Crown Chargers.

Video Series: Hampshire Football Preview 08/19/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Hampshire Whip-Purs.

Video Series: Richmond-Burton FB Preview 08/18/2008 
Our preseason football video tour takes a look at the Richmond-Burton Rockets.

Photos: First Day of Football Practice 08/14/2008 
Photos from the first day of football practice in McHenry County.

Video Series: Summer Prep Challenge 08/11/2008 
In the final installment of the Summer Prep Challenge, Sports Editor Eric Olson takes on discus thrower Ryan Psenka of Cary-Grove.

Video: Curran Martial Arts 08/09/2008 
Jeff Curran has been involved in martial arts since the age of five and on Sunday he sees his efforts come full circle as Curran Martial Arts has its grand opening in Crystal Lake in their biggest and best gym yet.

Video Series: Summer Prep Challenge 08/04/2008 
This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to wrestle Trevor Parlberg of Crystal Lake Central.

Photos: CABA championship game 08/03/2008 
The East Cobb Astros face the Schaumburg Seminoles played in the CABA U15 Championship game at Emricson Park.

Video: Extra Point 07/31/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses Paul Konerko's struggles, Dan McCaleb helps out with a game of 'Pick 'Em,' and Eric responds to a comment about CABA and USSSA.

Video: USSSA:Cougars 8, Thunder 0 07/31/2008 
The Lake In The Hills Thunder lost their first game in the championship bracket to the UD Cougars (Zarcone) in the USSSA tournament.

Photos: USSSA Baseball 07/30/2008 
Photos from Wednesday's USSSA baseball action.

Video: Irish 7, Lightning 3 07/29/2008 
The Woodstock Lightning are off to a 3-1 start in the 11 year old bracket of the CABA tournament.

Video Series: Summer Prep Challenge 07/28/2008 
This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to stop penalty kicks from Ashley Ross of Crystal Lake South.

Video: Extra Point 07/24/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Cubs and Bears training camp, Dan McCaleb helps out with a game of 'Quick Wits,' and Eric responds to a comment about the Marian Central vs. Cary-Grove football game.

Video Series: Summer Prep Challenge 07/22/2008 
This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to kick field goals against Thomas Kinney of Johnsburg.

Video: Extra Point 07/17/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the All-Star Game, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of 'Tell Me I'm Wrong,' and Eric responds to a comment about his jump shot in this week's sports video.

Video Series: Summer Prep Challenge 07/15/2008 
This week, Sports Editor Eric Olson tries to hit off of Woodstock pitcher Taylor Schulty at Emricson Park.

Video: The McHenry County Amateur 07/12/2008 
Don Langland win the McHenry County Amateur Golf Tournament held over two days at Pinecrest Golf Course and Golf Club of Illinois.

Video: Brian Krueger Memorial Tourney 07/11/2008 
A feature on the Brian Krueger Memorial Baseball Tournament, which raises money for the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center.

Video: Extra Point 07/10/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the All-Star Game, Maureen Lynch helps out with a game of Pick 'Em, and Eric responds to a comment about Rich Harden in this week's sports video.

Video: Golf Club of Ill. Preview 07/09/2008 
A preview of the Golf Club of Illinois in Algonquin. Pro Shop Manager Rob Lemkes takes us through the course's signature holes just in time for the McHenry County Amateur Men's Golf Tournament.

Video: Pinecrest Preview 07/09/2008 
A preview of the Pinecrest Golf Course in Huntley. Director of Golf Mike Yackle takes us through three of the course's toughest holes just in time for the McHenry County Amateur Men's Golf Tournament.

Video Series: Summer Prep Challenge 07/08/2008 
In our new video series, Sports Editor Eric Olson takes on high school athletes.

Video: Extra Point 06/25/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Crosstown Classic rivalry between the Cubs and White Sox, Jason Schaumburg helps out with a game of Quick Wits, and Eric responds to a comment about bass fishing in this week's sports video.

Video: Athletes of the Year 06/25/2008 
Cary-Grove's Paul Rands and Johnsburg's Michelle McDonald are the Northwest Herald's Athletes of the Year.

Video: Extra Point 06/19/2008 
Sports Editor Eric Olson discusses the Crosstown Classic rivalry between the Cubs and White Sox, Maureen Lynch helps out with a Cubs vs. White Sox Pick 'em, and mailbox with the Rant.

Video: Softball Player of the Year 06/13/2008 
An interview with Marengo pitcher Sarah Steinman, the Northwest Herald's Softball Player of the Year.

Video: Extra Point 06/12/2008 
Topics on this week's Extra Point include NBA referees, a game of 'Tell Me I'm Wrong' with Maureen Lynch, and more on the state baseball tournament.

Video: Wolves Celebrate Title 06/11/2008 
Prairie Ridge celebrates their 4A state championship with family and friends.

Video: Wolves state champions 06/07/2008 
Prairie Ridge wins the Class 4A Baseball State Championship.

Photos: Prarie Ridge wins state 06/07/2008 
Photos from Prarie Ridge winning the Class 4A baseball title.

Photos: CL Central finishes 4th 06/07/2008 
Photos from Crystal Lake Central baseball team finishing fourth at state.

Photos: Praire Ridge Baseball 06/06/2008 
Photos from Praire Ridge Baseball.

Photos: Marengo Softball 06/06/2008 
Marengo Softball.

Video: Highland 1, CL Central 0 06/06/2008 
CL Central lost a heart breaker in the bottom of the seventh inning to Highland in the 3A state tournament semifinals.

Video: Hit By Pitch? 06/06/2008 
Here is the umpire's call that took a run off the board for the Tigers. You make the call.

Photos: Tigers come up short 06/06/2008 
CL Central lost a heart breaker in the bottom of the seventh inning to Highland in the 3A state tournament semifinals.

Video: Marengo 2, Elmwood Park 0 06/02/2008 
Marengo scored two runs in the first inning, and Sarah Steinmann threw a one-hitter, as the Indians advance to the state tournament.

Photos: Gators win sectionals 05/31/2008 
Photos from Crystal Lake South's 1-0 win in the sectional final softball game.

Photos: Sectional baseball 05/31/2008 
Photos from Crystal Lake Central and Prairie Ridge's victories in the sectional finals in baseball.

Video: Marengo 1, Johnsburg 0 05/29/2008 
Marengo defeated Johnsburg, 1-0 at Richmond-Burton. The Indians will advance to the sectional finals on Saturday.

Video: CL Central 14, Lakes 3 05/28/2008 
Crystal Lake Central, ranked tenth seed, beat Lakes Community High School 14-3 and will play in the Super Sectionials on Saturday.

Photos: Day 2: Boys state track 05/23/2008 
Photos from Day 2 of the state track meet.

Photos: Day 1: Boys state track 05/23/2008 
Photos from Day 1 of the state track meet.

Video: CL South 4, Cary-Grove 3 05/21/2008 
Crystal Lake South scored the eventual game-winning run on a throwing error in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Photos: Girls state track finals 05/17/2008 
Photos from Day 2 of the state track meet.

Photos: Day 1: Girls state track 05/16/2008 
Photos from day 1 of the girls state track meet.

Video: CL South 1, Cary-Grove 0 05/14/2008 
Crystal Lake South beat Cary-Grove for the second time in two weeks, and this time it was for a chance in the regional final.

Video: Huntley 10, Richmond-Burton 2 05/13/2008 
Huntley dominated Richmond-Burton in all three phases of the non-conference game.

Video: McHenry 3, Marengo 1 05/10/2008 
McHenry came back from a one run deficit to beat Marengo in a non-conference game, and give Chelsea Mayer her first win of the season.

Video: Prairie Ridge 4, Grayslake C. 3 05/09/2008 
Prairie Ridge scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and then held on for the Fox Division win.

Video: Jacobs 13, CL South 2 05/06/2008 
Jacobs dominated CL South with lots of offense and solid pitching, to win the FVC Valley Division game.

Video: Prairie Ridge 5, Huntley 3 04/30/2008 
Huntley jumped out to a quick lead against Prairie Ridge, but the Wolves late inning home runs sparked a comeback win.

Video: Marian Central 5, Driscoll 0 04/29/2008 
Marian Central snapped a four game losing streak with a decisive win over Driscoll on senior night.

Video: Huntley 12, Johnsburg 3 04/25/2008 
It looked to be a pitchers duel early, but Huntley's bats came alive and helped starter Tanner Funke to a Fox Division win.

Video: Marian C. 10, St. Francis 0 04/23/2008 
Marian Central dominated St. Francis is the SCC win, and pitcher Heather Gradishar extended her scoreless innings streak to 56.

Video: Local NFL Hopeful 04/20/2008 
Donovan Moore, 22, is one of three local football stand-outs that hope to be in the running for a spot on an NFL team in the near future.

Video: Marzejon dominates county 04/18/2008 
Sprinter Coryn Marzejon has won 11-of-12 sprint events at the McHenry County Meet during her four years at Huntley.

Video: Huntley 2, CL Central 1 04/17/2008 
Huntley needed to go to penalty kicks to notch a win over Fox Division rival CL Central.

Video: CL South 12, Huntley 6 04/16/2008 
Crystal Lake South dominated Huntley, and crushed three home runs in the non-conference win.

Video: Marengo 6, Richmond-Burton 0 04/15/2008 
Marengo rebounded from a tough BNC East loss the night before, with a dominate win over conference rival Richmond-Burton.

Video: Hampshire 7, CL Central 3 04/09/2008 
Hampshire had no shortage of big hits against the Tigers in the non-conference win.

Video : Woodstock 2, Harvard 0 04/05/2008 
Woodstock needed eight innings and a favorable call to top Harvard at the Streaks Softball Tournament.

Video : McHenry 7, Grant 3 04/04/2008 
McHenry scored four runs in the second inning and that would be enough behind the relief effort of Sarah Boyer.

Video : Buffalo Grove 6, Cary-Grove 4 04/08/2008 
Buffalo Grove got off to a quick start and never looked back, as they beat Cary-Grove in a non-conference game.

Video : CL Central 3, McHenry 1 04/01/2008 
The Tigers dominated against McHenry in a FVC crossover game.

Video : Johnsburg matches up 03/27/2008 
The Skyhawks have high hopes this season in baseball, because of their three starting pitchers.

Video : Guerin 56, Grayslake C. 51 03/05/2008 
The Rams missed a shot to win in regulation against Guerin, and then got outscored 12-7 in OT.

Video : Jacobs 67, Cary-Grove 61 02/29/2008 
Jacobs beat Cary-Grove for the fourth time this season, to win its first regional title since 1997-98.

Video : Huntley 52, CL Central 45 02/29/2008 
After a close game most the way, Huntley pulled away and took the regional title.

Video : Belvidere 57, Marengo 50 02/28/2008 
Belvidere beat Marengo in their own regional semifinal to move on to the regional final on Friday.

Video : CL Central 50, Johnsburg 41 02/27/2008 
CL Central held off a fierce Johnsburg run late in the game to win their own regional semifinal.

Video : Huntley 45, Richmond-Burton 35 02/26/2008 
The Huntley Red Raiders defeated Richmond-Burton at Crystal Lake Central Tuesday night.

Photos: Johnsburg falls in Supersectionals 02/25/2008 
The Johnsburg Skyhawks girls basketball team fell to Marshall 60-37 in their Supersectional matchup.

Video: Grayslake C. 43, Huntley 31 02/22/2008 
Grayslake Central beat Huntley thanks to its tough defensive effort, and wins the FVC Fox Division outright.

Video: Johnsburg 64, Regina 56 02/21/2008 
Johnsburg beat Regina to capture its first ever sectional championship, and moves on to play Marshall for a chance at state.

Video: Huntley 47, CL Central 43 02/19/2008 
Huntley beat the Tigers and the Rams lost, now they are tied for first with one game remaining.

Photos: State Wrestling Day 2 02/16/2008 
Areas competitors face off at the state wrestling meet in Champaign.

Video: Johnsburg 66, GL North 27 02/15/2008 
The Skyhawks utilized the press in dominating the Knights in the IHSA Class 3A Regional Finals.

Photos: State Wrestling Day 1 02/15/2008 
Areas competitors try to advance at the state wrestling meet in Champaign.

Video: Cary-Grove 52, CL South 40 02/14/2008 
The Trojans beat CL South for the third time this season, this time for a regional championship.

Video: Johnsburg 54, Richmond-B 22 02/13/2008 
The Skyhawks rolled to a easy win over the Rockets, despite playing less than their best basketball.

Video: Cary-Grove 59, Dundee-Crown 55 02/12/2008 
The Trojans stayed close throughout, and then pulled ahead of the Chargers late.

Video: Oregon 33, Hampshire 26 02/09/2008 
The Whip-Purs struggled offensively and let a small lead slip away in the 4th Quarter, ending their season.

Video: CL South 46, McHenry 30 02/09/2008 
McHenry's sluggish start held them back throughout the whole game as they lost to Crystal Lake South.

Video: Chargers 51, Streaks 41 02/02/2008 
Jeff Beck tossed in 18 points as the Chargers (10-8, 3-1) won their Fox Valley Conference Valley Division game.

Video: Wolves Hockey Rocks 02/02/2008 
Prairie Ridge hockey is reaching new heights, thanks in part to second year coach Casey VanDamme, and lots of talent.

Video: Huntley 45, CL Central 44 02/01/2008 
Huntley's Dan Regan hit the game winning shot with 2.2 seconds remaining, giving the Raiders a 1.5 game lead in the Fox..

Video: Huntley 61, Johnsburg 55 01/31/2008 
Huntley pulled off the upset of Johnsburg, handing them their first Fox Division loss of the season..

Video: Bartlett 55, CL South49 01/26/2008 
The Gators (10-9) were outscored, 33-16, in the second half as the Hawks cameback from a, 33-22, halftime deficit.

Video: Jacobs 83, Woodstock 59 01/25/2008 
After a close first half, Jacobs pulled away in the second to defeat the Streaks and become 3-0 in Conference play.

Video: Grayslake Central 44, CL Central 40 01/23/2008 
Grayslake Central and CL C entral are tied for second place in the FVC Fox Division, after the Rams beat the Tigers.

Video: Johnsburg 65, Prairie Ridge 42 01/22/2008 
Johnsburg jumped out to a quick lead on Prairie Ridge in this one and never looked back, leaving little doubt who owns the Fox Division.

Video: Cary-Grove 60, CL South 47 01/18/2008 
Cary-Grove came out strong and held on throughout the game against the Gators.

Video: Jacobs 59, Cary-Grove 54 01/18/2008 
Jacobs built a lead and let it slip away against Cary-Grove, before putting the game away with :05 seconds remaining.

Video: Huntley 49, Grayslake N. 37 12/31/1969 
Huntley jumped out to a big lead and never looked back, as they notched a FVC Fox Division win over Grayslake North.

Video: Bowlers want a conference 01/16/2008 
Given the popularity of bowling right now, it seems like a great time for the FVC to get a few more teams and start a conference.

Video: CL Central 42, Richmond-B 41 01/15/2008 
CL Central pulled out a tough win against Richmond-Burton, thanks in part to the defense of Josh Polk.

Video: Hampshire 59, Richmond-B 46 01/11/2008 
Hampshire was able to work the ball both inside and outside in its conference win over Richmond-Burton.

Video: CL South 50, Woodstock 49 01/09/2008 
CL South's Michelle Gaede made two free-throws with seconds remaining, to give the Gators the division win over the Streaks.

Video: Cary-Grove 61, Jacobs 56 01/08/2008 
Cary-Grove had to go to overtime to pull out their first FVC Valley Division game of the season.

Video: Jacobs 48, Huntley 39 01/04/2008 
Jacobs' Markie Rahn scores 28 points in the Golden Eagles FVC crossover win against Huntley.

Video: Jobi Bodi vs. Brendan Barrett 12/22/2007 
Richmond-Burton wrestler Jobi Bodi edges out Prairie Ridge's Brendan Barrett in a close battle at 152 pounds.

Video: Jordan Blanton vs. Ian Byrne 12/21/2007 
Richmond-Burton wrestler Jordan Blanton continues his winning ways against Prairie Ridge's Ian Byrne at 171 pounds.

Video: R. Jefferson 60, Marian Central 55 12/31/1969 
Marian Central's girls basketball team let their lead slip away, as the run and gun offense of Rockford Jefferson led them to a win.

Video: Cary-Grove 56, Johnsburg 43 12/14/2007 
Cary-Grove was able to shut down Johnsburg's Michelle McDonald and use their transition game to beat the Skyhawks.

Video: Ryan upsets T. Jauch 12/19/2007 
CL Central dominated Jacobs during their meet, but Aaron Ryan upset Trevor Jauch for their one win.

Video: Boster, good from far 12/12/2007 
Huntley boys basketball player Zac Boster works hard at being one of the area's best outside shooters.

Video: Lukowski, D-C know winning 12/08/2007 
D-C wrestler Mike Lukowski is right where he wants to be, fighting for a FVC, and state title.

Video: Huntley 56, Woodstock 52 12/07/2007 
The Red Raiders hold off the Blue Streaks for an FVC crossover win.

Video: South 46, Johnsburg 35 11/30/2007 
The Gators hold off the Skyhawks for an FVC crossover win.

Video: Area Elite Face-off 11/30/2007 
Cary-Grove's Paul Rands took on Dundee-Crown's Mike Lukowski Thursday night in wrestling, Lukowski won 5-2.

Video: Morris 10, Marian Central 9 11/18/2007 
Marian Central can't complete the comeback against Morris, losing 10-9 in the semifinals of the football playoffs.

Photos: Prep Basketball: 10 to watch 11/15/2007 
McHenry County Sports presents the top local boys and girls players to watch this season.

Video: Marian Central 34, Nazareth 27 11/10/2007 
Marian Central comes from behind to beat Nazareth, 34-27, in the quarterfinals of the football playoffs.

Photos: Tigers Win State 11/10/2007 
Crystal Lake Central kept its perfect season intact, beating St. Francis, 25-19, 25-23 for the Class 3A State Volleyball Title.

Photos: PR defeated 11/10/2007 
The Wolves title hopes ended in the state quarterfinals with a loss to Lemont High School in Lemont.

Photos: Hampshire's season over 11/10/2007 
The Hampshire girls volleyball team fell to Breese Central, 25-16, 19-25, 25-21, in the Class 2A state championship match in Normal.

Photos: Harvard falls 11/09/2007 
Harvard falls at the hands of Coal City in round 3 of the playoffs.

Photos: Tigers one step closer 11/09/2007 
Crystal Lake Central advances to the state championship in girls volleyball.

Photos: Tigers to state 11/05/2007 
Crystal Lake Central advances to state in girls volleyball.

Photos: PR comes up short 11/05/2007 
Prairie Ridge volleyball falls one step short of state.

Video: De La Salle 27, Cary-Grove 26 11/03/2007 
De La Salle defeats Cary-Grove, 27-26, in the second round of the football playoffs.

Video Webcast: Friday Night Live 11/02/2007 
Watch an archived version of the Webcast of Oswego at Prairie Ridge football game.

Video: Harvard 23, Oregon 14 11/02/2007 
Harvard defeats Oregon, 23-14, in the second round of the football playoffs.

Video: CL Central 2, Marian Central 0 11/09/2007 
Crystal Lake Central advances to the girls volleyball supersectionals for the first time in 18 years.

Video: Alden-Hebron 21, NS Cntry Day 7 10/27/2007 
Alden-Hebron beats North Shore Country Day in round one of the playoffs.

Video: Cary-Grove 30, Woodstock 0 10/26/2007 
Cary-Grove beats Woodstock in round one of the playoffs.

Video: Marian Central 46, Sterling 27 10/26/2007 
Marian Central beats Sterling in round one of the playoffs.

Video: Harvard 26, Burlington Central 0 10/19/2007 
Harvard wins BNC East with a 26-0 victory over Burlington Central.

Video: Prairie Ridge 52, Johnsburg 28 10/19/2007 
Prairie Ridge completes its first undefeated regular season defeating Johnsburg 28-52.

Video Webcast: Friday Night Live 10/12/2007 
Watch an archived version of the Webcast of Cary-Grove at Crystal Lake South.

Video: Tigers set to make history 10/10/2007 
CL Central's talent is leading them to best season since 1989.

Video: Cary-Grove 20, McHenry 0 10/05/2007 
Highlights from the Cary-Grove Trojans at McHenry Warriors football game.

Video: Montini 33, Marian Central 0 10/05/2007 
Highlights from the Montini at Marian Central football game.

Video: McHenry 28, Woodstock 13 09/28/2007 
Highlights from the McHenry at Woodstock football game.

Video: Harvard 26, Hampshire 13 09/28/2007 
Highlights from the Hampshire at Harvard football game.

Video: Prairie Ridge 41, CL Central 7 09/21/2007 
Highlights from the Prairie Ridge Wolve at Crystal Lake Central Tigers football game.

Video: Harvard 26, Richmond-Burton 0 09/21/2007 
Highlights from the Harvard at Richmond-Burton football game.

Video: CL Central 2, Prairie Ridge 0 09/18/2007 
Highlights from the Prairie Ridge at Crystal Lake Central volleyball match.

Video: Woodstock 42, CL Central 21 09/14/2007 
Highlights from the Woodstock Blue Streaks victory over the Crystal Lake Central Tigers.

Video: McHenry 35, Johnsburg 14 09/14/2007 
Highlights from the McHenry Warriors victory over the Johnsburg Skyhawks.

Video: CL Central 35, Dundee-Crown 28 09/07/2007 
Highlights from CL Central's football victory over Dundee-Crown.

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