Burlington Central's Ryan Ritchie tries to work his way through Hampshire's defense on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire's Ryan Cork goes for the tackle on Burlington Central's Joe Breeden on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

A host of Burlington Central defenders tackle Hampshire's Christopher Calvin during last week's game. | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire and Burlington Central square off on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire's Tyler Penny reacts to a play against Burlington Central on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire's Kyle Anderson fires a pass against Burlington Central in Week 1. Anderson scored the game-winning touchdown for the Whip-Purs with less than a second remaining last Friday at DeKalb. | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Burlington Central's Casey Matthews tries to stop Hampshire's Patrick Kuefner on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire's Mark Bolinder dives for yardage in front of Burlington Central's Tyler Majewski. | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire "s Patrick Kuefner reacts to missing the catch against Burlington Central on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Burlington Central's Coach Rich Crabel | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Burlington Central's fans cheer the Rockets on against Hampshire on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Burlington Central's cheerleader Sally cheers on the Rockets against Hampshire on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Future Hampshire Whip-Purs bring water during a timeout against Burlington Central on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire "s Coach | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media

Hampshire fans cheer the Whip-Purs on against Burlington Central on Friday in Hampshire | Karen Naess ~ For Sun-Times Media