Friday Night Drive

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.

Savannah Mwaba had nearly 150 yards of offense and a touchdown, while the Minooka defense intercepted three passes in a 13-7 win over Normal Community to win the Joliet Central Regional championship Wednesday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Southwest Prairie West rivals Oswego East and Yorkville will face off in the penultimate week of the regular season, with each side still looking for its first division win of the year. Here are previews for that game and others around the Record Newspapers coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode include...

Here's a look at Week 8 of the high school football season across The Times area, including key matchups for Marquette, Dwight, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Sandwich. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie preview Week 8 in Illinois high school football and start to talk about what the IHSA playoff brackets will look like. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here is a look at where all 12 of the IHSA football teams in the Daily Journal area stand as far as playoff positioning goes, with all 12 teams still technically alive for a spot in the expanded field of 384 with two weeks to play. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

IC Catholic hosts Loyola in a matchup of CCL unbeatens, Glenbard East is at Riverside-Brookfield to decide the Upstate Eight East title and Downers Grove North-Lyons and Glenbard West-York hook up in huge West Suburban Silver matchups. Here are all of the previews and picks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode incl...

FVC-leader Huntley hosts Burlington Central, while KRC-leader Richmond-Burton visits Woodstock North on Friday night. Both are looking to clinch a share of their respective conference titles. Check out a preview of all Week 8 games in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content...

Hosts Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview Week 8 in the CCL and more on the latest podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

West Aurora's offensive creativity keeps it close against South Elgin, Aurora Central Catholic earns second win, and Geneva's offense looks reminiscent of state team: Kane County Chronicle football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Matthew Lee received a taste of CCL football when he was thrust into starting duties as a sophomore. Armed with more experience, improved accuracy and a greater leadership role, the rising star quarterback has unbeaten Loyola primed for a major playoff run. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated...

Unbeaten Loyola and IC Catholic Prep square off in Elmhurst, Joliet Catholic welcomes Mount Carmel, Nazareth hosts St. Patrick, and St. Francis takes on Niles Notre Dame. Here are the Chicago Catholic League games to watch in 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-generated...

DeKalb looks to start a late playoff push with a win against Metea Valley, Genoa-Kingston takes on state-power Byron, and Kaneland and Sycamore close out their Interstate 8 slates. Week 8 DeKalb County-area previews and predictions: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The excercise of projecting the playoff field has become more complicated and harder to get a clearer picture with additional teams get ample chances to prove they can still get into the field. Steve Soucie projects all eight clases of the IHSA playoff field here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-gen...

As two of Plano's most seasoned starters, Jordan Martinez and Quinn Lyle have become the foundation of the Reapers' O-line. That, Oswego's regained rhythm since its stinging loss to Bolingbrook and Jeremiah Gbean's emergence for Oswego East in Skyler Kisellus' football notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode inc...