Friday Night Drive is highlighting some of the top returning players at each position for the 2026 IHSA football season.
Here are 10 of the top returning offensive linemen to watch as the season approaches.
We’ve locked in Week 1 vs 8A State Semi-Finalist @LTHSfootball and Week 2 vs 7A State Runner-Up @StRitaFootball . 2 great football programs with outstanding coaches and players!
Thank you to our Seniors that took a 4-5 team from 1 year ago, and led us to a 9-2 record and our 13th WSC Championship over the last 17 years! Your leadership was second to none! #HonorRestored#HitterforLife
Another memory made at Village Green as the Hilltoppers win the Regional Championship! Proud of the way our guys battle. Thanks to everyone who came out today! We appreciate all the support.
Hilltoppers Win!!!! Outstanding team effort today! Henry Johnson was spectacular on the bump with the complete game effort! Harvey and Lewison with two hits. RBI by Pope, Harvey, Hetlet, Lewison, Bakken. Playing for a Regional Championship Saturday!!! Proud of our guys!
I am blessed to know Erik and his family, and it’s hard to put into words the loss our community experienced. I encourage every community and every school system to ensure kids get access to these lifesaving pre-screenings. Also, it’s not too late to sign up to volunteer for next week’s pre-screening event.
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Football is the family business for @HitterFootball senior @MasonEllens, middle of five siblings. The Iowa State commit will be a busy man this fall, playing safety, running back and receiver.
'There's a lot of spots we can put him at.' @jwelge96's story:
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