Erie-Prophetstown, Kewanee and Princeton led the way for the Three Rivers Conference last season, but they weren't alone with Mendota, St. Bede, Newman Central Catholic and Monmouth-Roseville all reaching the postseason.

Adam Johnson held down the quarterback position for the Bureau Valley Storm the past two seasons.This year, it’s wide open between sophomore Bryce Helms and senior Isaac Attig.

The Princeton Tigers will get to kick off the season under the Friday Night Lights after all.

C.J. Hickey had a memorable 2021 season opener for Princeton, rambling for 114 yards (7.6 ypc) to help propel the Tigers to a 48-7 victory over Rockridge. He took a helmet to the knee near the end of the first half and would miss most of the rest of the season.

Ryan Pearson is all about keeping football traditions alive. He lined his Princeton Tiger football team up for the traditional 12-minute partner shuttle to end Monday’s first practice of the 2022 season Monday morning.

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.

Monday, Aug. 8 has been circled on the calendar for football players and coaches alike across the state of Illinois. It’s the first day of the fall practices and Bureau County teams will be getting ready for some football.

The summer schedule has belonged to the coaches preparing their athletes for the upcoming fall football season at Princeton High School. The last day of team camp, belonged to the kids.

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.