Mendota wins back-to-back games for first time since 2021 with rout of Kewanee

Manteno alum, Packers signee Josh Gesky making most of 1st month as a pro

Manteno alum and former Illinois football right guard Josh Gesky is trying to make the most of his new life as an NFL player after signing an undrafted free agent deal with the Green Bay Packers a little under a month ago.

Mount Carmel DB Tavares Harrington commits to Michigan: ‘I’m giving them everything I’ve got’

Mount Carmel four-star defensive back Tavares Harrington, who posted 50 tackles, 9 PBUs, 6 TFLs and 3 interceptions while helping the Caravan win the IHSA 8A state championship in 2025, announced his commitment to Michigan on Friday.

St. Patrick DL David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame: ‘I’m the player with the most tenacity’

St. Patrick four-star defensive lineman David Folorunsho, who led the Shamrocks to the CCL/ESCC Purple Division title and the second round of the IHSA Class 5A playoffs in 2025, announced his commitment to Notre Dame on Friday.

St. Laurence LB Sean Rice commits to Illinois

St. Laurence three-star linebacker Sean Rice, who compiled 123 tackles and led the Vikings to the IHSA Class 6A state semifinals during his junior season, announced his commitment to Illinois on Friday.

CCL/ESCC football note: Hailing from Nigeria, St. Patrick’s David Folorunsho now a top defensive line prospect

He grew up in Nigeria and started playing football when he was 11 years old. Now, St. Patrick junior defensive lineman David Folorunsho, who led the Shamrocks to the CCL/ESCC Purple title in 2025, is a five-star recruit and one of the top-ranked prospects in the country.