The Big Foot Football team and program felt like it took a complete 180 last year and began moving in a much more positive direction than the previous couple of years, even if it only resulted in two wins. As they head into the 2025 season, their final year in the Capitol Conference before moving into the Rock Valley Conference in 2026, the Chiefs are looking to continue to improve.
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Big Foot defensive lineman Owen Smith (Illinois State Football commit) will be one of several key returning players for the Chiefs this season.
Big Foot wide receiver Carter Ries, who led in almost every offensive category for the Chiefs last season, is back for his senior year and will be another key cog for the team both offensively and defensively.
Big Foot senior Valleck Channing is expected to be a part of a three-headed monster at running back alongside Sean Ashenden and Izka Garcia this upcoming season.
Big Foot junior Aidan Clary returns to the Chiefs after playing significant time on varsity last season as a sophomore.
Big Foot sophomore offensive tackle River Jedlicka, who started all nine games for the Chiefs last season as a freshman and earned an honorable mention selection, will be one of two returning starters on the offensive line.
Big Foot linebacker Dominic Staver will be one of the handful senior leaders of the team this season.
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He scored eight touchdowns this season, seven rushing and one receiving, while posting 581 rushing yards and 253 receiving yards.
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