Features | Friday Night Drive

Marist alumnus and Notre Dame offensive lineman Pat Coogan has provided a spark all season for the Fighting Irish with his viral pregame speeches. Now Coogan will try to provide once last spark when the Irish play Ohio State for the national championship on Monday in Atlanta.

Hinsdale Central product Thomas Skokna didn’t see the field as a freshman, when the North Central won its second national title, and had four catches for 59 yards as a sophomore. But he led the Cardinals in receiving this year with 57 catches, including three in the Stagg Bowl.

The stats don’t tell the whole story about Eli Davidson. They only scratch the surface as to how big an impact he had for thew Class 4A quarterfinalists. He is the 2024 Sauk Valley Media Football Player of the Year.