Geneva’s Bennett Konkey runs for extra yardage during last season’s Class 6A championship game against East St. Louis in Normal. Gary Middendorf/Shaw Local News Network

As we get closer to the start of the 2025 IHSA football season, here are five names from the Daily Herald coverage area you will soon know.

Montini Catholic RB/LB Isaac Alexander

Alexander, a 5-11, 205 senior, has been the Broncos’ version of a Swiss Army knife while playing defensive back and running back. This season he’ll be asked to play running back and linebacker. Alexander was one of the Broncos’ leading tacklers on the Class 3A state title team in 2024, and his nonstop motor and work ethic will no question draw more college looks this fall.

Hinsdale Central QB/DB Riley Contreras

Riley Contreras, 6-0, 190 pound

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