Friday Night Drive

Geneva football's usually dominant offense delivered again with 42 points, but on Friday against Wheaton North, the Vikings' defense provided the highlights as well in a 42-14 victory over the Falcons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Appearing to finally hit its stride as the regular season nears its end, the Princeton football team posted a second straight runaway win Friday as the Tigers overpowered local rival Hall-Putnam County 57-0 at Bryant Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Senior quarterback Jacob Howard rushed for 167 yards on 24 carries, the biggest a 35-yard go-ahead touchdown with 3:34 left in the fourth quarter, as Lincoln-Way West edged district rival Lincoln-Way Central. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

High school football scores from around Illinois for Week 8 of the 2026 season Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sterling football did its best to keep up at Quincy, but the explosive Blue Devils put up over 500 yards in a 52-28 Western Big 6 Conference win. Sterling can still win a Big 6 title with a win over Rock Island next week at home. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Unbeaten Riverdale locked up the outright Three Rivers Rock championship, its first outright conference crown, with a 37-6 win over Erie-Prophetstown in a matchup of Class 2A state-ranked teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Wooden Shoe trophy changed hands once more Friday in Fulton, as the Steamers took it back from Morrison in a 51-0 win over the Mustangs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here is the Week 8 Illinois Media Poll for football, which was released Thursday for all eight classes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Loyola (8A) and IC Catholic Prep (3A) remain No. 1 in their respective classes. Joliet Catholic (6A) rises to No. 5 and both Providence (5A) and Brother Rice (7A) hold No. 2 rankings. Here's where CCL football teams are ranked entering Week 8 of the 2026 IHSA season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Heading into Week 8, here are what Kane County Chronicle-area teams need to do to make the expanded playoffs. Geneva sits at 6-1 and aims for a first-round bye. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The IHSA football playoffs have expanded this year to 384 teams, 48 per class. Here are where football teams across the greater Joliet area stand heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Burlington Central takes on undefeated Huntley, Geneva hosts Wheaton North, Aurora Christian battles fellow 6-1 Wheaton Academy, and more previews and picks for teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Cary-Grove rolled up 533 rushing yards in a 55-23 win over Dundee-Crown in the teams' Fox Valley Conference football game at Al Bohrer Field in Cary. The Trojans are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 7. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Eddie Carifio, Sam Ramirez and JT Pedelty preview Week 8 of Illinois high school football in the western and southern portions of northern Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 8 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Kankakee is set for a pivotal Southland Athletic Conference matchup with Crete-Monee, Manteno and Peotone are both 5-2 heading into this year's Rumble on Route 50 and more in the Daily Journal Week 8 football preview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are previews and picks for each Sauk Valley area football game in Week 8. Sterling can clinch the Western Big 6 Conference title with a win at Quincy, Erie-Prophetstown takes on 7-0 Riverdale, Dixon hosts Winnebago, Fulton hosts Morrison and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated conte...

The Herald-News area IHSA prep football preview for Week 8, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The schedule is jam packed with contests that will decide conference championships and clear the path to opening round bye winners. Steve Soucie takes a look at the top matchups of Week 8. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

La Salle-Peru welcomes Morris, led by former Cavalier quarterback Marion Persich, to Howard Fellows Stadium, Princeton hosts Hall-Putnam County for homecoming, plus a look at the St. Bede, Bureau Valley and Amboy co-op Week 8 games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bradley-Bourbonnais' girls flag football team clinched its second regional title in three years Wednesday, downing first-year All-City rival Bishop McNamara 28-20 in a hard-fought IHSA Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional championship game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Oswego East flag football added another incredible feat to its young history Wednesday night, shutting out Geneva 12-0 to win its second regional championship in only its second season as an IHSA program. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Crystal Lake Central's girls flag football team has stressed getting turnovers this season. In their regional final Wednesday, the Tigers got a second-half pick six from both Mae Anderson and Ella Mueller and rallied for a 28-20 win over host Lakes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Cara Schroeder threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns, while Mallory Glover made 10 catches as Crystal Lake South's tremendous bounce-back season ended with a 31-13 loss to Harlem during Wednesday's IHSA Harlem Regional girls flag football final. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

One year after falling in the regional finals, St. Charles North girls flag football captured the regional title in dominating fashion over St. Francis. The North Stars scored nine touchdowns in the victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.