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ANTIOCH AT VERNON HILLS

When: 7:30 Friday.

Where: 145 N. Lakeview Pkwy.

Records: Both are 6-0, 3-0 North Suburban Prairie.

Outlook: In a battle of playoff-bound teams, Vernon Hills’ offense relies on P.J. Marsek (690 yards passing, 10 TDs) and WRs DaVaris Daniels (18 catches, five TDs) and Evan Spencer (10 catches, 242 yards). RB Ernie Choi is a force on the ground with 626 yards and four TDs. Antioch backs Cameron White, who averages about 16 yards a carry, and Steve Lorenzini anchor an offense that has outscored opponents 237-76.

Tina Akouris

LINCOLN-WAY EAST AT BOLINGBROOK

When: 7:30 Friday.

Where: 365 Raider Way.

Records: Both are 6-0, 2-0 SouthWest Suburban Blue.

Outlook: Junior RB Jamel Martin leads Bolingbrook with 567 yards rushing and eight TDs. QB Brad Greever has thrown for 719 yards and eight TDs. On defense, David Boatright, DeMarcus Calvin and Alex McNulty all had interceptions vs. Lincoln-Way Central. Griffins QB Spencer Stanek has thrown for 921 yards and nine TDs and looks to multi-dimensional wingback Kevin Starke, who has 344 yards rushing and 132 receiving.

Dan Ruane

MAINE SOUTH AT GLENBROOK SOUTH

When: 7:30 Friday.

Where: 4000 Lake Ave., Glenview.

Records: Both are 6-0, 2-0 Central Suburban South.

Outlook: Glenbrook South QB Ryan Hopkins grew up on the Maine South sidelines. The Titans have playmakers in Virginia-bound OT Sean Cascarano and WR Trent Monckton. The defense has two shutouts and three games allowing seven points. Vanderbilt-bound QB Charlie Goro leads the high-powered Hawks. RB Matt Perez and two-way back Joey Orlando make big plays. Maine South has allowed 15 points the last four weeks.

Steve Tucker

MORGAN PARK VS. HUBBARD

When: 7 p.m. Friday.

Where: Gately, 810 E. 103rd St.

Records: Morgan Park 3-3, 2-1 Prairie State; Hubbard 6-0, 3-0.

Outlook: The Mustangs were stunned by Simeon 45-43 last week and now face unbeaten Hubbard, looking to avenge a 27-7 loss last season. RB Dominique Bell carries the load on offense, but DL Craig Drummond still hasn’t played and the Mustangs have had other injuries. Led by Will Taylor, Hubbard scored three fourth-quarter TDs to beat Simeon 35-24 earlier this season. Look for LB Darius Moffett on defense.

Steve Tucker