Derek Barichello

Marquette quarterback Luke McCullough runs the ball as La Salle-Peru defenders chase him Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, during Week 9 at Gould Stadium in Ottawa. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local) The Class 1A Marquette Crusaders entered Friday's contest believing they... See more

Kaneland's Cooper Stombres (11) runs the ball down the field as Ottawa's Tucker Johnson gives chase Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, during Week 8 at King Field in Ottawa. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Local) Kaneland wide receiver Cooper Stombres said the Knights offense w... See more

Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland eight-man football coach Aaron Jackson said he could see in his Falcons’ eyes they believed they were going to win heading into overtime of Friday’s game against St. Anne/Donovan. After holding the Cardinals 6 yards and 11 yards ... See more

Dwight coach Luke Standiford said Friday’s win against Seneca was the biggest one for his seniors. Though, he admits it wasn’t the prettiest. The Trojans lost three fumbles and fell behind by two scores in the first half, but still came away with a 28-18 ... See more

Marquette Academy coach Drake Davis was asked after Friday’s game at Tuscola when the last time Connor Baker played quarterback. “Not in a long time,” Davis said after the 38-14 nonconference loss. When starting quarterback Luke McCullough left the game f... See more