The Lincoln-Way East Griffins (Frankfort, IL) welcome the Kankakee Kays (IL) for a non-conference showdown on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Both teams enter the contest with something to prove, as Lincoln-Way East is riding high after a dominant opener, while Kankakee looks to bounce back from a tough loss.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Kankakee (IL) @ Lincoln-Way East (IL)
○ Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Lincoln-Way East High School, Frankfort, IL
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Kankakee Kays
Kankakee enters 0-1 after dropping their opener, ranked #1,351 nationally and #30 in Illinois. The Kays scored just 12 points in Week 1 but are known for resilience and talent on both sides of the ball. They’ll need a stronger offensive rhythm to keep pace with Lincoln-Way East.
○ 2025 Record: 0-1
○ National Rank: #1,351
○ State Rank: #30 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #3
○ Key to Win: Spark the passing game, limit turnovers, and pressure Lincoln-Way East’s quarterback consistently.
Main Squad:
○ Malik Washington – QB
○ Isaiah Johnson – RB
○ Jalen Carter – WR
○ Jamari Smith – WR
○ Darius Brown – LB
○ Xavier Robinson – DB
○ Cameron Lewis – OL
○ Elijah Brooks – DL
○ Keon Taylor – RB
○ Marcus Hall – LB
Lincoln-Way East Griffins
Lincoln-Way East is 1-0 after a commanding 40-0 win to open the season. Ranked #140 nationally and #3 in Illinois, the Griffins are a perennial powerhouse with championship aspirations. Their balance on offense and dominance on defense make them a tough test at home.
○ 2025 Record: 1-0
○ National Rank: #140
○ State Rank: #3 (IL)
○ Class Rank: #1
○ Key to Win: Keep offensive momentum rolling while maintaining defensive pressure to control the game.
Main Squad:
○ Tyler Johnson – QB
○ Jordan Thomas – RB
○ Caleb Harris – WR
○ Mason Walker – WR
○ Ethan Martinez – LB
○ Aiden Scott – DB
○ Logan Perez – OL
○ Noah Ramirez – DL
○ Bryce Collins – RB
○ Dominic White – LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee | #1,351 | #30 (IL) | #3 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | .000 | 12 | 33 |
| Lincoln-Way East | #140 | #3 (IL) | #1 | 1-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 1.000 | 40 | 0 |
