Brother Rice sophomore defensive lineman Kameron McGee, a five-star prospect who recorded 21 TFLs and 10.5 sacks while guiding the Crusaders to an IHSA 7A state championship this season, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Defensive Player of the Year.

Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns and led the Broncos to a 14-0 record and the Class 4A state championship, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year.

Here is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Team of the Year.

Mia Cotton had 22 points and eight assists, Anna Herrmann had 17 points and 12 rebounds, Gretta Oziah had 13 points, Connor Kimme scored 21 and Marshall Ledbetter scored 25. That and more in the roundup.

Delaney Wood had 16 points, six rebounds, two steals and a block. Brielle Molloy had nine points, 12 rebounds, four steals and two blocks. And while Hiawatha lost to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, the senior duo have the Hawks ahead of last year's win total.

A longtime Sycamore educator’s life and legacy is being honored with a new endowment fund.

Kishwaukee College recently recognized 26 students for completing the college’s registered nursing program during a pinning ceremony.

A St. Charles father and daughter have been named to Northern Illinois University’s inaugural Hall of Fame class for the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.

“Right now we have probably the most efficient and high‑powered offense that I’ve ever had,” Ethan Franklin said. But Sycamore’s surge is coming on defense — charges, steals and four straight wins as the Spartans lock in.