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Schools | Friday Night Drive
Here are team-by-team breakdowns, five players to watch, five can't miss games plus Steve Soucie's predictions for the Upstate Eight Conference.
With the kickoff of the high school football season days away, here is the Friday Night Drive preseason Top 25. Who is No. 1?
Bradley-Bourbonnais topped Joliet Central in a 60-7 victory at home in the season opener on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.
Batavia quarterback Michael Vander Luitgaren became an unlikely hero for Batavia in its run to the Class 7A state title game in 2024. Now, he's ready to do it once again in his first full season under center.
The DeKalb girls flag football team played the inaugural game for the program Monday afternoon against Belvidere at DeKalb High School.
Monmouth-Roseville (Mississippi) and Newman (Rock) are the defending division champions in the Three Rivers. Here's a look how this year's divisions stack up and who are the teams to beat.
With new leaders hungry to step up for the defending champions, Amboy coach Scott Payne looks forward to seeing what the next crop of players can do.
The winner of the annual Kankakee and Crete-Monee matchup has determined the Southland Athletic Conference champion for the last six seasons. Who can rise up to challenge the Kays and Warriors this fall?
There’s going to be a lot of new looks in the Bureau Valley Storm huddle this season and on the sidelines. Pat Elder, who has coached teams to 18 playoff appearances in 23 seasons as a head coach, has taken over the reigns.