Both football D-I signings on Wednesday had a local commitment: Ethan Tierney signed with NIU and Ryan Algrim committed to Minnesota and Kaneland grad P.J. Fleck.

We look at the best football players around and the season they had: it's the annual all-area football teams. Check out everything you need to know.

Cole Tucker isn't sure if his last game as a Huskie will be watching from the sidelines due to an injury or making a play for 2,000 career yards. Either way, the collegiate career of the DeKalb grad wraps up Saturday.