Montini junior quarterback Israel Abrams, who threw for over 4,000 yards and 40 touchdowns and led the Broncos to a 14-0 record and the Class 4A state championship, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Offensive Player of the Year.

Here is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Team of the Year.

Lockport girls basketball beats DeKalb at the Fox River Classic and more in Monday's Herald-News roundup.

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Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from Monday's game at the Montini Christmas Tournament between Minooka and Montini.

Kent State commit Madelyn Kiper put on a show with 27 points and a career-high 15 rebounds, and Minooka – in its debut at the Montini Christmas Classic – rolled past the host Lady Broncos 49-29 in Monday's first-round game.

With the 2025 Early Signing Period over, we take a look at some of the top Class of 2027 prospects the CCL/ESCC has to offer. Carmel's Trae Taylor, Montini's Israel Abrams and Mount Carmel's Quentin Burrell are among the league's top junior players.

Holiday boys basketball tournaments tip off this week. Find out where your favorite team is playing

Joliet Catholic beat Christ the King in boys basketball and more results in Saturday's The Herald-News roundup.

Kent State commit Madelyn Kiper poured in 29 points, as Minooka's dominant season rolled on with a 50-28 win over Morris on Saturday.