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On the last day of a forgettable year, particularly from a sports perspective, The News-Gazette sports staff offers up 10 noteworthy stories on the local scene from 2020

➜ Nick Allegretti (former Illini), Chiefs: The offensive lineman started at left guard for the fourth straight game and played all 78 offensive snaps and five special teams snaps during Kansas City’s 35-31 win at Las Vegas on Sunday night.

Preps coordinator Colin Likas is keeping tabs on local football programs despite the sport's 2020 season being delayed. In Week 12 (the postseason's quarterfinals) — Arcola coach Nick Lindsey.