There were close games, big scores and plenty of touchdown scorers from around the area in Week 1 of the football season, check them all out here.

Manual thinks it has what it takes for a competitive 2025 season.

Behind experienced leaders such as Layne Johnson and Walter Lampe, Elmwood/Brimfield looks to continue its winning tradition

IVC hopes to continue momentum from the end of the 2024 season into its new campaign with lots of new faces ready to step up.

Heyworth has a healthier, more experienced team and looks for a return to the playoffs in 2025.

Bloomington has a smaller, younger team but the Purple Raiders bring toughness and a very deep group of wideouts.

Pekin has no shortage of weapons on offense and takes a hard-working mentality as they vie for a Mid-Illini title.

Tremont is looking to get back into the win column under new coach Joe Hageman, who arrives after spending the six seasons at Salt Fork.

Nick McCormick's second year at Canton has paid dividends among growing the program, which eyes to be in several competitive games.

Olympia's patented run game and a strong offensive line will help the Spartans compete in one of the state's toughest conferences.

Princeville has the potential to be dangerous again with multiple all-conference honorees as a variety of positions.

East Peoria football brings back several stars on both sides of the ball as the Raiders look for an elusive fifth win this season.

Peoria High has state title aspirations in 2025 and the Lions are loaded with experience and talent.

Farmington has a top-tier receiving group to lead the way as the Farmers look to stay dominant in the LincolnLand Conference.

Normal U-High is looking to follow up a state semifinal berth with continued success behind all-conference players Cade Cunningham and Griffin Meyer.

Eureka is will look to veterans on the offensive and defensive lines in hopes of returning to the playoffs for the ninth straight year

First-year head coach Cory Bielema is embracing the challenge at Limestone, who is seeking to get back in the win column in 2025.

Richwoods football has star receiver Ayce Hawks leading an experienced Knights team.

Fieldcrest is both experienced and young in the best ways as the Knights hope to return to the playoffs behind a veteran o-line.

Normal Community will look a little different in 2025, but has plenty of players ready to step up.