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Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 7 of the 2024 season

Geneva linebacker Troy Velez is the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP for Week 7

The Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 7 of the 2024 season is here.

After 4,701 people voted, tallying 7,716 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: Troy Velez, Linebacker, Geneva

Team of the Week: Week 7, 2024

Quarterback

Jackson Alcorn, Burlington Central

24-of-35 passing, 469 yards, 7 TDs (6 passing, 1 rushing)

Jahonise Reed, Willowbrook

13-for-19 passing, 169 yards, 3 TDs

Gino Ferrari, St. Bede

9-for-12 passing, 119 yards, 2 TDs, 1 rushing TD against Dwight

Running Back

Chase Rivera, Peotone

24 carries, school-record 300 yards, 4 TDs in win against Streator

Christian Smith, Joliet Central

107 rushing yards, 3 TDs, defensively had an interception and two pass breakups

Ryan Kettman, Wilmington

20 carries, 135 yards, 3 TDs in victory against Coal City

Receiver

Quintin Witt, Cary-Grove

20-yard TD catch with 1:22 left in comeback win over Huntley

Rocco Boss, Burlington Central

7 catches, 207 yards, 2 TDs; 8.5 tackles on defense

Mack Long, Lyons

3 TD catches, including game-winning score, and defensively had game-clinching interception

Offensive Line

Brady Williamson, Burlington Central

Stepped in at right tackle, allowed only one QB pressure in 52-21 win over Prairie Ridge

Joe Reiff, York

Led the OL that produced 380 yards of total offense including 166 rushing. Had 6 tackles and 5 QB hurries on defense.

Defensive Line

Ben Hultgren, Burlington Central

3 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery in 52-21 win over Prairie Ridge

Logan Van Duyne, Wilmington

Tallied 1 1/2 TFLs plus 1 1/2 QB sacks as Wildcats held Coal City to 121 yards from scrimmage

Teigen Moreno, Dundee-Crown

Played both DL and OL, 2 TFL and 1 sack in 21-16 win over Hampshire

Linebacker

Troy Velez, Geneva

Helped make a crucial sack on final drive, plus had a two-yard rushing TD in 28-24 win over Wheaton North

Brady Kozlowski, Minooka

9 tackles, interception in 23-7 win over Plainfield North

McKade Naus, Burlington Central

7.5 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery in 52-21 win over Prairie Ridge

Dom Vallone, Johnsburg

6 tackles and an interception in win over Plano

Defensive Back

Jayden Poplawski, Joliet Central

Two interceptions and a pass breakup

Eric Meltz, Peotone

Had 12 tackles in win over Streator.

Isaac Alexander, Montini

6 tackles, 2 pass breakups, tackle on goal line stand, offensively 4 carries, 44 yards, TD

Jacob Vetter, Johnsburg

5 tackles, 3 for loss, in win over Plano

John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.