After several teams easily captured state titles after utilizing a multiplier waiver that allowed them to compete at lower classifications, the IHSA announced changes to both its multiplier waiver and success formula equations for the 2025-2026 athletic seasons.

Here is a list of CCL/ESCC football players who have committed to colleges at various levels and can sign their financial aid agreement or letters of intent starting on Wednesday.

Meet Friday Night Drive’s 2024 All-CCL/ESCC team, which was selected by the Friday Night Drive staff with input from coaches across the 24-team league.

Nazareth seniors set a new standard for the Roadrunners' program on and off the field after winning their third straight state championship. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Mount Carmel, Loyola, Montini, DePaul Prep and Joliet Catholic.

DePaul Prep completed its historic season Friday when it won the Class 4A state championship against Mt. Zion. The Rams won their first state title as DePaul Prep and first since 1980 when the school was called Gordon Tech.

DePaul Prep faces Mt. Zion in the state title game of the 2024 Class 4A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Class 4A is the classification for new blood in the title game. Mount Zion is making its first ever appearance while DePaul Prep's last title game was 44 years ago when the school was known by another name. Steve Soucie previews Friday's Class 4A title game.

Mount Carmel relished the opportunity to reach its third straight Class 7A state championship game after battling adversity this season. Plus more CCL/ESCC notes on Nazareth, Loyola, St. Rita, championship numbers and the Prep Bowl.

DePaul Prep held strong defensively down the stretch, including an Aidan Castette sack of Coalers quarterback Zander Meents as time expired to secure a 21-14 victory that has the Rams in their first state championship game since they were known as Gordon Tech in 1980.