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2025 season preview: Scouting the Three Rivers Conference

Monmouth-Roseville (Mississippi) and Newman (Rock) are the defending division champions in the Three Rivers. Here's a look how this year's divisions stack up and who are the teams to beat.

By Kevin Hieronymus●

2025 IHSA football preview: Mendota’s goal to be more competitive under Jim Eustice

After going 25-88 under two head coaches over the last 13 seasons, the Mendota football team is looking to turn things around under new head coach Jim Eustice.

By Kevin Chlum●

Jon Gruden gives Jim Eustice a shoutout on Barstool Sports clip

Jon Gruden, as he does, carries the box into an office with the letters “SEMO” on the side. Just a few seconds into opening the box, Gruden says the Redhawks were “quarterbacked by Jim ‘Freaking’ Eustice.”

By Kevin Hieronymus●

Mendota senior Aden Tillman developing as QB under first-year coach Jim Eustice

Mendota senior quarterback Aden Tillman's improvement was "off the charts" during the summer under new coach Jim Eustice.

By Kevin Chlum●

5 football storylines to watch in the NewsTribune/BCR area

With football teams around the state opening official practices for the 2025 season Monday, here are five storylines to watch in the NewsTribune/BCR area this fall.

By Kevin Chlum and Kevin Hieronymus●