Episodes

  • Suburban Life-area coaches react to IHSA football playoff expansion: ‘It is a net positive’

    Suburban Life-area coaches react to IHSA football playoff expansion: ‘It is a net positive’
    Dec 19 2025
    As the IHSA announced an expansion of the football playoffs starting next season, Suburban Life-area coaches offered their reactions. "I'm excited about the opportunities our kids might get. It is a net positive for us."

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    6 mins
  • Notebook: Princeton’s Charlie Waca to be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame

    Notebook: Princeton’s Charlie Waca to be inducted into the IHSFCA Hall of Fame
    Dec 19 2025
    Charlie Waca, a longtime assistant with four decades on Bureau County area sidelines, will be inducted into the Illinois Football Coaches Association Hall Fame in the Class of 2026.

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    3 mins
  • 2025 Friday Night Drive Defensive Player of the Year: Brother Rice’s Kameron McGee

    2025 Friday Night Drive Defensive Player of the Year: Brother Rice’s Kameron McGee
    Dec 19 2025
    Brother Rice sophomore defensive lineman Kameron McGee, a five-star prospect who recorded 21 TFLs and 10.5 sacks while guiding the Crusaders to an IHSA 7A state championship this season, is the 2025 Friday Night Drive Defensive Player of the Year.

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    6 mins
  • Presenting the 2025 Herald-News All-Area Football Team

    Presenting the 2025 Herald-News All-Area Football Team
    Dec 18 2025
    Here are the best of the best on the gridiron in the Herald-News area for the 2025 season.

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    11 mins
  • Herald-News Football Player of the Year: Lincoln-Way East QB Jonas Williams

    Herald-News Football Player of the Year: Lincoln-Way East QB Jonas Williams
    Dec 18 2025
    USC-bound quarterback Jonas Williams of Lincoln-Way East became the IHSA's all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Williams is the 2025 Herald-News Football Player of the Year.

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    5 mins
  • ‘I want to bring the juice’: Brother Rice’s King Liggins signs with Illinois

    ‘I want to bring the juice’: Brother Rice’s King Liggins signs with Illinois
    Dec 18 2025
    Brother Rice defensive lineman King Liggins, a two-time All-CCL/ESCC player who helped the Crusaders finish 13-1 and win the IHSA 7A state championship this season, has signed to continue his football career at Illinois. "I feel like I can motivate the guys around me..."

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    6 mins
  • Suburban Life-area coaches react to IHSA football playoff expansion: ‘It is a net positive’

    Suburban Life-area coaches react to IHSA football playoff expansion: ‘It is a net positive’
    Dec 18 2025
    As the IHSA announced an expansion of the football playoffs starting next season, Suburban Life-area coaches offered their reactions. "I'm excited about the opportunities our kids might get. It is a net positive for us."

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    6 mins
  • Zach Weigel named as head football coach at Sherrard

    Zach Weigel named as head football coach at Sherrard
    Dec 18 2025
    Zach Weigel was approved as the new head football coach at Sherrard High School at Wednesday’s school board meeting. Currently a teacher at Davenport Central High School, Weigel brings a wealth of coaching experience across multiple levels.

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    4 mins