Leading the way is a 16-0 record to start the season.

Also among the achievements: HHS has won their first Dundee-Crown Koromary Classic tournament with a thrilling 49-48 win over Maine South Dec. 30; edged state-ranked Prospect, 55-51 Jan. 4 and routed Crystal Lake South, 69-25 Jan. 7 to gain sole possession of first place in the Fox Valley Conference.

The squad gained a Class 4A 10th ranking recently.

The Red Raiders made it a four-game win streak with a 51-40 non-conference triumph over Rockton Hononegah Jan. 4. This win followed three victories at the DeKalb Chuck Dayton tournament. With the latest wins, the Red Raiders reached .500 at 7-7 overall.

Huntley hosts FVC rivals Crystal Lake South Jan. 8 and Burlington Central on Jan. 10. CLS and Huntley are tied for second place behind McHenry (4-0 FVC) with 3-1 records.

Huntley's dual match record stood at 14-2, 4-0 Fox Valley Conference. It added four more wins at its own mega duals Dec. 28. HHS beat Bolingbrook 57-17,  Morris 53-20, Mundelein Carmel 60-8 and Wheaton North 46-23.

Returning IHSA State Qualifier Radic Dvorak, 157 pounds, is 24-3 and ranked third by Illinois Best Weekly.

They attended the monthly Chi-Town Sports Trivia Group, organized by Bill and Sue McMahon of Sun City. The Jan. 3 event at a library program room marked the group's one-year anniversary. Professional sports teams the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks were topics of questions that the teams answer, and a general Chicago sports category, with 30 questions in total. 

Members of the All Fox Valley Conference teams, as selected by the league's head coaches:

First team, senior Mason Leslie, who led the squad with seven goals, five assists for 19 points and senior Aidan Herrara, who scored three goals.

A second team selection was senior goalkeeper Jeremiah Reynolds, who made 79 total saves.

Selected to the honorable mention squad was junior Noah Gomez.

In addition, Red Raiders earned Illinois High School Coaches Association (IHSCA) accolades.

Coaches reflected on their team's accomplishments in previously reported coverage for My Huntley News.

Girls track earns runner-up

On May 25, Huntley girls track and field team led the charge to IHSA state trophy winning seasons with a second-place Class 3A finish in 2023-24.

“Last season, our girls track and field team finished runner up at the state meet, bringing home a state trophy for the second year in a row, building off of our 2023 state championship,” Red Raiders head coach Jason Monson said.

Meanwhile, Maria Abordo and her niece Kim Povah, a Huntley High School student, sold wreaths, decorative pens, tumbler glows, and book markers and other items as Abordo's Custom Crafts.

Sarah Cobbler brought baked goods from sourdough she made including breads and various cookies of Grove Bakery. She has had the home bakery in her Fox River Grove residence since 2014.

The onslaught of offense slowed down somewhat the next day against Hersey, but the Red Raiders took a 10-0 record into Christmas break with a 48-19 victory.

Win over CLC

Three players tallied in double figures as Anna Campanelli led with 18 points, while April Strzelecki was close behind at 16 points and Ava McFadden swished 10 points.

Darragh scored 16 points and added 10 rebounds in a double-double game in the Red Raiders' 59-48 win at Crystal Lake Central Dec. 13. This followed a 12 points outing against Jacobs.

“Darragh has been super important for us,” HHS coach Collin Kalamatas said. “He has great vision, is unselfish and difficult to guard.”

A scout from an Arkansas college was on hand to watch Darragh, who is 6-foot, 7-inches, play against the Tigers.

The local Wreaths Across America ceremony is one of about 4,600 across the U.S.”Live with Purpose” is its theme this year.

“We celebrate the mission to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families and teach the next generation the value of freedom,” Huntley Mayor Tim Hoeft said.

“Just come and learn to play, anyone can learn handbells,” Genesis Handbell Choir director Trish Wascher said.

The Genesis group is for beginning handbell players while the Whutechapel Bell choir, directed by Joel Ahrendt, is for more experienced handbell players. The groups also were scheduled to give a concert at weekly church services Dec.

Waters' achievement took place Dec. 17 at Bowl-Hi Lanes and was the second perfect game for the Red Raiders in as many seasons. Nick Gaspari recorded a perfect game in a dual match last season.

Waters followed with 199 and 193 games for a 692 total. The total was good for third on the squad as seniors Matt Fishman contributed a 788 and Austin Tenglin had a 710.

On Dec. 11, Huntley High School's National Honor Society (NHS) brought carloads of supplies to the Grafton Food Pantry, 11481 Allison Court in Huntley.

Students were upbeat as they brought in boxes of items collected over the past two weeks. They were thrilled to assist in holiday spirit in their two hours on a frigid day.

“It's the best way to get into the Christmas mood,” Sun City resident Kathleen Rezendes said. She was present with Irene and Emory Myers and Sheila Klaratas.

A total of 27 ice sculptures were placed around the Town Square Dec. 14. The event, themed Holiday Animation, took place on a windy and chilly day, but the hundreds attending did not seem to mind.

Four Red Raiders bowlers topped the 500 pins total as Huntley beat Jacobs, 1,548 pins to 1,335 at Bowl-Hi Lanes Dec. 10.

Katie Scaletta led the way with a 573 series while Prianca Waters and Ashlyn Tenglin were close behind contributing a 569 and 566, respectively. Tenglin's match included a 224 team best game. Erica DeBello contributed a 563 series and Jana Boudreau added a 384 series.

There is the close-in attack, led by Paula Strzelecki's nine points per game average with a stellar effort in a non-conference clash against Mother McAuley.

Also, teams have to contend with the outside shooting of Anna Campanelli and her 20 points per game average with a 32-point career best contest. Fellow senior Ava McFadden is also a steady sharp-shooter.

The Saturday fun began with contestants in the Christmas tree display putting the finishing touches on their entrants. It ended just past sundown when Santa Claus made his grand entrance, followed by Huntley Mayor Tim Hoeft flipping the switch for the Christas light display and then fireworks rounded out the day.

The group of downtown Huntley residents, Friends of Downtown Huntley, who reside on Second Street and Church Street, were hopfeul to get the most votes on their tree.

Huntley senior Sheldon Aniagyei Bonsu made the adage true with a slam dunk as Huntley pulled away from Hampshire for a 60-53 win in Fox Valley Conference play Dec. 6. HHS was 2-4 overall, 2-0 FVC after the victory.

“It's one of our staple plays, but we originally were going to run it for Christian Wilson," Huntley coach Collin Kalamatas said.

The varsity team members took their Sharpies, signed their name and posed for photos. It was a good ending to a successful night after the Red Raiders dominated Cary-Grove, 50-38 to begin Fox Valley Conference play. HHS is off to a 5-0 start, 1-0 FVC.

The younger Huntley girls would do well to take a pointer on pressure defense and long range shooting from their elders.

The eight Red Raiders selections were: senior quarterback Braylon Bower; junior wide receiver Wyatt Fleck; senior offensive and defensive lineman Carter Pope; junior defensive lineman Mason Maldonado; senior offensive lineman Kelley Gassner; senior linebacker Charles Condon III; junior offensive and defensive lineman Ryan Wabel and senior wide receiver Jordan Oruche.

The Red Raiders finished 5-4 FVC, 5-5 overall. Head coach Mike Naymola's team made the Class 8A playoffs for the third straight season.