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Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 6 of the 2023 season

Meet the 22 IHSA football players in the Week 6 Team of the Week

York linebacker Joey Maucieri is the Week 6 Team of the Week MVP for the 2023 season

The Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 6 of the 2023 season is here.

After 3,678 people voted, tallying 6,685 total votes, we are proud to announce the Team of the Week. Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio, LLP.

Team of the Week MVP: Joey Maucieri, York, LB

Team of the Week: Week 6, 2023

Quarterback

Peyton Seaburg, Cary-Grove

15 carries, 144 yards, 2 TDs, 1 passing TD in 41-21 win over Hampshire

Jeremiah Kochevar, Erie-Prophetstown

239 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 94 rushing yards, 2 TDs

Carter Button, Morris

9-of-10 passing, 169 yards, 4 TDs in 35-7 win over Richmond-Burton

Running Back

Deon Davis, Downers Grove South

151 rushing yards, 3 TDs in win over Hinsdale South

Jake Melion, York

31 carries, 260 yards, 2 TDs; 2 catches for 46 yards, 1 TD in win over Downers Grove North

Landon Marquez, St. Bede

125 rushing yards, TD on 12 carries in 49-26 win over Elmwood Park

Receiver

Gavin Garcia, Joliet West

2 TD catches, including a 70-yarder; rushing TD in Tigers’ fifth win

Amari Williams, Wheaton Warrenville South

7 catches, 77 yards, 2 TDs

Aeden Hayes, St. Charles North

3 catches, 163 yards, 2 TDs

Offensive Line

Dakota Goff, Morris

Was the center in a line that dominated in a 35-7 win over Richmond-Burton

Cade Odell, Princeton

Helped Tigers beat rival Kewanee 37-14

Defensive Line

Caleb Donna, Newman

Had two sacks on final Bureau Valley drive to seal Newman’s 20-14 win

Joe Reiff, York

9 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 3 QB hurries

Tommy McNeil, Crystal Lake Central

Helped Tigers extend shutout streak to 10 consecutive quarters; helped O-line produce 434 total yards in 42-0 win over McHenry

Jack Everett Anderson, Glenbard South

Sack in final minute clinched 14-13 win over South Elgin

Linebacker

Joey Maucieri, York

8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack

Payton Roberson, Lockport

2 sacks in 41-0 loss to Lincoln-Way East

Connor Anderson, Cary-Grove

6 tackles, 1 TFL in 41-21 win over Hampshire

Joey Scrivani, Jacobs

7 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack in 28-7 win over Burlington Central; on offense, 9 carries, 114 yards, 2 TDs

Defensive Back

KeShawn Wiley, Joliet West

Multiple QB sacks as Tigers held Plainfield South to 128 yards from scrimmage

Demetree Larson, Erie-Prophetstown

Forced fumble, INT in 35-34 win over Orion

Zach Rysavy, Huntley

2 INTs as Red Raiders beat Crystal Lake South 54-43

John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.