VALA
Vala
ILLINOIS TIGHT END
2026
"One of the top five true-freshman that's been impressive to the coaches" Illinois Head Coach Brett Bielema
"Will Vala's gonna be a really good football player"
Illinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney
"Will Vala's ready for his moment"
Illinois Tight End Coach Jared Elliot
2025
"One of the most physical players I have ever had a chance to coach" Downers Grove North Head Coach Joe Horeni
"it always seemed like when we needed a big play Will showed up for the team" Downers Grove North Offensive Coordinator Josh Croci
"one of the most physical and willing in-line blockers that I have seen in my 30 years of coaching" Downers Grove North Coach Ike
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TDS
The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) has released its All-State Teams for the 2025 IHSA football season.
Trojans back in second round for fourth straight year with 28-21 win
“…coaches told me to take a shot to our big tight end. I trust him (Vala) over any defender.”
Illinois football commit Will Vala shines in Downers Grove North’s 11-8 win over Morgan Park at Gately Stadium, delivering a clutch catch on the game-winning drive that set up a field goal as time expired.