2021 Spring NewsTribune Football All-Area Team
The top football players in the NewsTribune area for the spring 2021 football season.
2021 Spring NewsTribune Defensive Football Player of the Year
La Salle-Peru senior Levi Reed is the 2021 Spring NewsTribune Defensive Football Player of the Year after leading a Cavalier defense that allowed 10.4 points per game.
L-P’s Jose Medina named Bears High School Football Coach of the Week
L-P football coach Jose Medina was honored by the Chicago Bears after leading the Cavaliers to a comeback win in the final week of the season.
Briefs: L-P ranked No. 9 in final AP Poll
The La Salle-Peru football team was ranked in the final Associated Press Poll of the season. Princeton and Fieldcrest also finished in the top 10.
Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 6
The 11 best on offense and defense for Week 6 of the spring football season in northern Illinois, as voted on by you
LaSalle-Peru overcomes 2-TD deficit against Kaneland, finishes season undefeated
The La Salle-Peru football team overcame a two-touchdown second half deficit to beat Kaneland 21-20 and finish 5-0.
Photos: Kaneland vs L-P football
The La Salle-Peru Cavaliers pulled off an upset after defeating Kaneland 21-20 on Friday April 23, 2021. L-P finishes their season 5-0 and becomes the first Cavalier football team to be undefeated since 1968. The Kaneland Knights ended their season with a final record of 3-2.
Photos: Kaneland vs L-P football
The La Salle-Peru Cavaliers pulled off an upset after defeating Kaneland 21-20 on Friday April 23, 2021. L-P finishes their season 5-0 and becomes the first Cavalier football team to be undefeated since 1968. The Kaneland Knights ended their season with a final record of 3-2.