Ex-Oswego East star Antwain Walker stepped away from football for nearly two full seasons to work his way through mental health. He made a spectacular return this fall, becoming an All-American cornerback at North Central and winning a national title this past Friday.

Here is the 2022 Record Newspapers All-Area football team.

Yorkville will be hosting Moline in a Class 7A second-round playoff football game on Friday. Here is Joshua Welge's preview and pick.