The Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Round 1 of the 2025 playoffs is here.

After 2,321 people voted, tallying 4,126 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 : Brady Shule, QB, Clifton Central

Team of the Week: Round 1, 2025 Playoffs

Quarterback

Brady Shule, Clifton Central

20 of 31, 370 yards, 3 TDs, broke single-season passing yard and TD record in 24-6 win over Knoxville

Jackson Berndt, Cary-Grove

24 carries for 172 yards and a TD in win over Sycamore

Jagger Kemp, Dixon

8-for-10 passing, 71 yards, TD; 6 rushes, 64 yards, 2 TDs

Running Back

Tivias Caldwell Jr.: St. Francis

26 carries for 162 yards and 2 TDs

Ryan Kettman, Wilmington

3 carrie

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