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Kendall County football notebook: Drew Kleinhans savoring Oswego quarterfinal run with his dad, the team’s OC

Oswego is in rarefied air these days with the program's 10th quarterfinal appearance. It's especially special for its junior quarterback Drew Kleinhans and his dad, offensive coordinator Ben Kleinhans. "That’s what I dream of, doing it with my dad and those opportunities."

By Joshua Welge●

November 11, 2025 at 12:53 pm CST

Roxana IHSA proposal releases mock-ups for 7A-8A schools

A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for Class 7A and Class 8A. See the proposed regions here.

By Steve Soucie●

November 11, 2025 at 10:12 am CST

Friday Night Drive Power Rankings: Top teams stumble, others struggle

A number of ranked teams bowed out in the second round of the playoffs shaking up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings considerably. Check out the new rankings here.

By Steve Soucie●

November 11, 2025 at 6:00 am CST

2025 IHSA football playoff pairings: Quarterfinal round information for CCL/ESCC teams

Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to square off in the Class 8A state quarterfinals. Defending champions Nazareth and Montini are still in the hunt after two rounds. Here are all of the quarterfinal matchups featuring CCL/ESCC programs.

By Russ Hodges●

November 11, 2025 at 6:00 am CST

Oswego East senior Zach Johnson is the Record Newspapers Boys Golfer of the Year

Oswego East senior Zach Johnson, who was the first golfer in his school's history to be the Southwest Prairie Conference MVP and first to receive All-State honors, is the Record Newspapers Boys Golfer of the Year. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

By Joshua Welge●

November 10, 2025 at 4:31 pm CST