The Illinois high school football season gets underway this week with the start of preseason practices on Monday. Here are six intriguing questions in the Sauk Valley area this fall in 2025.

Who steps up next for Dixon?

The Dukes are coming off back-to-back 10-win seasons for the first time in program history. Dixon has gone 10-2 the past two seasons under Jared Shaner and reached the Class 4A state quarterfinals last fall behind a strong defense and high-octane offense.

But after the graduation of all-state quarterback Cullen Shaner, linebacker/wide receiver Eli Davidson and additional experience at receiver, new players likely need to step up at key positions if the Dukes want to compete for double-digit wins once again.

Dixon’s offensive and defensive lines look to be a strength,

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