Monday, October 27, 2025

Four Downs: Lincoln-Way East's injuries, sensational Trae Taylor and a win in Joliet

Lincoln-Way East tore through the first seven games of the season. Quarterback Jonas Williams led the offense, and defensive lineman Jacob Alexander spearheaded the defense.Williams (ankle) and Alexander (concussion) have missed the last two games, and the Griffins have looked very ordinary without the two stars.“Right now we are who we are,” Lincoln-Way East coach Rob Zvonar said after losing to Sandburg on Thursday. “We are a 7-2 football team, and we are fading a little bit. There is no doubt about it. Reinforcements are coming, and we will see if we can get it fixed.”The Griffins...

Lincoln-Way East tore through the first seven games of the season. Quarterback Jonas Williams led the offense, and defensive lineman Jacob Alexander spearheaded the defense.Williams (ankle) and Alexander (concussion) have missed the last two games, and the Griffins have looked very ordinary without the two stars.“Right now we are who we are,” Lincoln-Way East coach Rob Zvonar said after losing to Sandburg on Thursday. “We are a 7-2 football team, and we are fading a little bit. There is no doubt about it. Reinforcements are coming, and we will see if we can get it fixed.”The Griffins...