Area football coaches say the first official day of practice, which is Monday, is still exciting despite the camps, 7 on 7s, weight lifting and conditioning are allowed to do through July.

The Bureau Valley, Mendota and St. Bede football teams lost a game when Riverdale announced it wouldn't field a varsity football team this fall. Bureau Valley is looking for a Week 1 opponent, while Mendota and St. Bede are unsure what they'll do with the open date.

The Mendota football team returns four starters on the offensive line, and the Trojans will rely on that experience up front as they hope to build on their 2021 success.

The Princeton Tigers welcomed 15 teams for their fifth annual 7-on-7/Lineman Challenge on Saturday. Tiger coach Ryan Pearson found out a little more about his team to improve on and build on moving forward.

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Sixteen teams around north-central Illinois competed in the 7-on-7 and Linemen Challenge on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Princeton High School.

Bureau County football fans can now mark their calendar for the games they want to see their favorite teams this fall.

The IHSA released the statewide football schedule Thursday. Here are the top games to watch each week in the NewsTribune area.

Here's a Week by Week look at the Three Rivers Conference football calendar. Dates are not set yet as the conference works around officials shortages.

The Three Rivers Conference will move some games, including Princeton's season opener against Rockridge, off Fridays due to an officials shortage. The Tigers and Rockets will now kick off on Thursday, Aug. 25 at Rockridge High School in Edgington.