The Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 6 of the 2023 season is here.
After 3,678 people voted, tallying 6,685 total votes, we are proud to announce the Team of the Week. Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Schweickert, Ganassin, Krzak, Rundio, LLP.
Team of the Week MVP: Joey Maucieri, York, LB
Team of the Week: Week 6, 2023
Quarterback
Peyton Seaburg, Cary-Grove
15 carries, 144 yards, 2 TDs, 1 passing TD in 41-21 win over Hampshire
Jeremiah Kochevar, Erie-Prophetstown
239 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 94 rushing yards, 2 TDs
Carter Button, Morris
9-of-10 passing, 169 yards, 4 TDs in 35-7 win over Richmond-Burton
Running Back
Deon Davis, Downers Grove South
151 rushing yards, 3 TDs in win over Hinsdale South
Jake Melion, York
31 carries, 260 yards, 2 TDs; 2 catches for 46 yards, 1 TD in win over Downers Grove North
Landon Marquez, St. Bede
125 rushing yards, TD on 12 carries in 49-26 win over Elmwood Park
Receiver
Gavin Garcia, Joliet West
2 TD catches, including a 70-yarder; rushing TD in Tigers’ fifth win
Amari Williams, Wheaton Warrenville South
7 catches, 77 yards, 2 TDs
Aeden Hayes, St. Charles North
3 catches, 163 yards, 2 TDs
Offensive Line
Dakota Goff, Morris
Was the center in a line that dominated in a 35-7 win over Richmond-Burton
Cade Odell, Princeton
Helped Tigers beat rival Kewanee 37-14
Defensive Line
Caleb Donna, Newman
Had two sacks on final Bureau Valley drive to seal Newman’s 20-14 win
Joe Reiff, York
9 tackles, 3.5 for loss, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 3 QB hurries
Tommy McNeil, Crystal Lake Central
Helped Tigers extend shutout streak to 10 consecutive quarters; helped O-line produce 434 total yards in 42-0 win over McHenry
Jack Everett Anderson, Glenbard South
Sack in final minute clinched 14-13 win over South Elgin
Linebacker
Joey Maucieri, York
8 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 sack
Payton Roberson, Lockport
2 sacks in 41-0 loss to Lincoln-Way East
Connor Anderson, Cary-Grove
6 tackles, 1 TFL in 41-21 win over Hampshire
Joey Scrivani, Jacobs
7 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 sack in 28-7 win over Burlington Central; on offense, 9 carries, 114 yards, 2 TDs
Defensive Back
KeShawn Wiley, Joliet West
Multiple QB sacks as Tigers held Plainfield South to 128 yards from scrimmage
Demetree Larson, Erie-Prophetstown
Forced fumble, INT in 35-34 win over Orion
Zach Rysavy, Huntley