Montini Catholic high school football

Montini senior center Luke Jezyk, who helped pave the way to 367 total yards in a 28-3 win over St. Laurence, is the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP for Week 9. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Benet is entering the playoffs for the first time since 2019 on the right note after winning the Purple in Week 9, its first CCL/ESCC division crown. Plus more notes on Marmion, Loyola, Mount Carmel and playoff statistics.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 9 of the 2024 high school football season