Success on the gridiron starts in the trenches, and usually people think of the offensive line when they hear that. But the same holds true on the defensive side of the ball, and the Sterling Golden Warriors credit much of their success this season to the guys on the D-line.

As the Rock Falls Rockets try to build the football program under Kevin Parker, there’s one thing the fourth-year head coach has learned to appreciate more than anything else: his players’ versatility.

Wheaton Warrenville South senior Colin Moore, who had two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown, three pass breakups, three catches for 51 yards and three punt returns for 81 yards in a 27-0 win over St. Charles East, is the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP.

A year after York beat Glenbard West at Duchon Field, the Dukes are gearing up for a rematch with the Hilltoppers in a showdown of unbeatens in Elmhurst. That, and Morton senior Julian Hernandez's journey from freshman "B" team to starting QB in Bob Narang's football notes.

Oswego East has tweaked its defensive scheme this season – but is still getting solid results on the field. That, the positives Plano can take from Richmond-Burton loss and Yorkville looks to get back on track against West Aurora in Josh Welge's football notes.

St. Charles North senior left tackle Henry Warsaw anchoring blocking ahead of standout running back Drew Surges and more in Jake Bartelson's Kane County notes.

More from the sideline in Week 4 across the Joliet Herald-News coverage area as Wilmington takes the mantle of the state's longest active winning streak from Joliet Catholic.

While the goal for every team is to win every game, it’s inevitable that at some point during a season, a bounce-back will be necessary. The Dixon Dukes were trying to find the formula this week in practice to do just tha, after suffering their first loss of the season last week.

It’s Game Day and Homecoming for the Bureau Valley Storm. They will meet Sterling Newman at 7 p.m. at Storm Stadium.