Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2024 season

The Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2024 season is here.

After 4,758 people voted, tallying 6,796 total votes, we are proud to announce the Team of the Week. Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio, LLP.

Team of the Week MVP: Brad Fitzgibbon, Marist, Defensive Line

Team of the Week: Week 2, 2024

Quarterback

Nick Johnson, Wheaton North

22-of-35 passing for 284 yards, TD; threw 2-point conversion to beat Lockport 22-21

Hayden DeMarsh, Dundee-Crown

11-of-16 passing for 194 yards, 2 TDs; 1 rushing TD in 24-22 loss to Burlington Central

Keegan Winckler, Erie-Prophetstown

4-of-5 passing for 56 yards, TD; 15 carries for 158 yards, 2 TDs in 41-7 win over Hall

Running Back

Owen Zaccard, Genoa-Kingston

One of five Cogs to score a TD; had interception on defense in 34-0 win against North Boone

Leelynd Durbin, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland

19 carries for 222 yards, 3 TDs; fumble recovery, 2 tackles for loss on defense in 38-8 win over Peoria Heights

Brody Rademacher, Seneca

Started Irish’s 40-0 win over Lisle with 56-yard TD run, finished with 193 yards, 3 TDs

Receiver

Gavin O’Brochta, Marist

5 catches for 109 yards, 2 TDs against Brother Rice in 34-27 overtime win

Ryan Franze, Johnsburg

12 catches for 113 yards, TD in 21-14 loss to Mundelein

Talyn Taylor, Geneva

6 catches for 175 yards, 3 TDs in 41-7 win over Lemont

Offensive Lineman

Evan Parris, Ottawa

Junior helped Pirates gain 397 total yards, 263 on the ground (9.4 per carry) in 34-7 win over Streator

Ali Nassib, West Chicago

Helped pave the way for team that had 45 carries, 619 yards, 8 TDs and no sacks in 57-28 win over Joliet Central

Defensive Lineman

Brad Fitzgibbon, Marist

7 tackles, 3 for loss, sack in win against Brother Rice

JC Hayes, Montini

9 tackles, 3 for loss in 21-0 win over Hillcrest

Tim Hunt, Woodstock

14 tackles, sack in 27-3 win against Rensselaer Central (Indiana)

Linebacker

Mike Ingram, Plainfield South

9 tackles, 2 for loss, 1 forced fumble in 17-14 win over DeKalb

Joey Michelini, Lake Park

7 tackles, 1 for loss to lead Lancers in 31-0 victory over Bartlett

Daniel Kelly, Newman Central Catholic

Returned INT 22 yards for TD in 42-0 win over Mendota

Gavin Burt, Geneva

8 tackles, 1 for loss, sack in win over Lemont

Defensive Back

Jason Ritter Jr., Cary-Grove

20-yard INT return for TD in 45-14 win over Crystal Lake Central

Vince Irion, Montini

13 tackles, 2 for loss, sack, pass breakup, 56-yard INT return for TD in win over Hillcrest

Dane Turner, Geneva

3 INTs in win over Lemont

Charlie Cruse, Downers Grove North

8-yard fumble return for TD in 42-0 win over Downers Grove South