Reed-Custer is turning to Joe Turek as its new head football coach, who brings more than a decade of program-building experience from Lincoln-Way East to his new role with the Comets.

Wilmington ramps it up, Reed-Custer seeks a win and more.

Streator scored with under a minute remaining and then bent but didn't break to score a come-from-behind win over Reed-Custer, 18-13 on the Bulldogs' senior night.

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Streator defeated Reed Custer 18-13 on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 in Doug Dieken Stadium at Streator High School. Check out photos from freelance photographer Kyle Russell.

Reed-Custer faces Streator in Week 8 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor J.T. Pedelty will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Harvard senior quarterback Adam Cooke ran for three touchdowns, including a 43-yarder in the final minute, as the Hornets improved to 2-0 on the season with a 21-14 nonconference victory against Reed-Custer.

No surprise, Wilmington and Coal City again look to be the teams to beat in the Illinois Central Eight Conference, but there are a few dark-horse contenders, such as Peotone, who look poised to interject themselves in the conversation.

Meet the Herald-News Fall 2023 All-Area Football Team.

It was a mixed bag of lopsided wins and nailbiters in round 1 of Class 3A. Who moves on to the quarterfinals? Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2023 IHSA Class 3A playoffs.