Category: Vedette Prep Sports

Several returning state medalists are among the athletes to watch around the Vedette area this fall.

Peotone won at Granite City, Manteno picked up a victory at Sandwich and Crete-Monee fell at Richards.

Check out players to watch, schedules and more for football teams in the Vedette coverage area.

Connor Harrod is heading into his third season as Manteno’s starting quarterback wuth a deep and speedy group of receivers.

Quarterback Derrin Couch and wide receiver Dorian Patterson both earned All-State honors last season for Crete-Monee.

Peotone has made the playoffs five straight seasons, but advanced past the first round only once.

The torch runs throughout the state were held to promote the annual Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games.

Marty Coyle has played more than 600 games and hit 100 home runs in 18 seasons with the Beecher Muskies.