Mendota can’t overcome slow start in loss to Riverdale

Mendota fell behind by two touchdowns in the first quarter and couldn’t bounce back in a 23-12 loss to Riverdale on Friday.
Late miscues cost Fieldcrest in 34-28 loss to Meridian

The Fieldcrest football team’s late rally Friday was ended by a penalty and an interception in a 34-28 loss to Meridian.
Seneca, FCW win, Sandwich falls in football openers: The Times Friday Roundup

The Seneca and FCW football teams won, while Sandwich fell in season openers on the road on Friday.
Tim Young’s long TD run key in Plano’s 17-14 win over Ottawa

Plano senior fullback Tim Young’s 75-yard TD run on the final play of the third quarter keyed a 17-14 victory over Ottawa at King Field on Friday night.
BCR Week 1 scoreboard

Here’s a look at area scores from Week 1 of the 2024 football season
Led by Jordan Lukes, Streator holds on to top Decatur Eisenhower 20-12

Streator defeated Decatur Eisenhower 20-12 on a rainy night downstate in the first ever meeting between the two programs Friday, led by senior Jordan Lukes.
Photos: Newman at Princeton football

Here are Mike Vaughn’s photos of Friday’s Newman at Princeton football game.
Princeton opens with win over Newman, but ‘didn’t play our best game’

Princeton defeated Newman Central Catholic 27-14 on Friday night to open up the 2024 season
Carle Health to open clinics in Spring Valley, Henry

Carle Health announced its plans to open two internal medicine clinics in the coming weeks in Spring Valley and Henry.
Meridian football vs. Fieldcrest score, news, how to watch, live coverage

Meridian faces Fieldcrest to open Week 1 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Jared Bell will have live updates, scores and news from the game