Friday Night Drive

A sloppy start didn't deter Dixon on Friday night, as they scored three second-quarter touchdowns to take the lead and held off North Boone 18-6 for a Big Northern Conference victory at A.C. Bowers Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Princeton welcomed Portage Northern from Michigan for a rare interstate encounter. A school with more than double Princeton’s enrollment to draw from and multiple players with NCAA Division I recruiting interest, the Huskies controlled the contest en route to a 46-8 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes...

Tyler Lacke threw an 81-yard touchdown pass to Landon Hall and caught two touchdown passes from Griffin Chamberlain as Hampshire pulled away to beat Dundee-Crown 26-12 in Fox Valley Conference football action. Tymere Marshall ran for 183 yards and a touchdown for the Whip-Purs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode i...

Peotone led only 7-0 after one quarter, but continued to wear down host Streator with punishing defense and a relentless running game Friday, resulting in a 42-0 Blue Devils victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Derrick Pomatto's 65-yard touchdown run on the second play from scrimmage set the tone, and six different Joliet Catholic players scored offensive touchdowns as the Hilltoppers rolled past Marian Catholic 56-6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

DeKalb scored the first 10 points and was down 11 in the fourth before Naperville Central pulled away, plus Genoa-Kingston and Hiawatha lose road games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Charles Calhoun rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown and Nazareth's defense dominated Providence, which lost 17-7 in its first game after firing head coach Tyler Plantz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Charles Calhoun rushed for 103 yards and a touchdown and Nazareth's defense dominated Providence, which lost 17-7 in its first game after firing head coach Tyler Plantz. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The 2026 Week 5 Illinois Media Poll has been released. Here's where Chicago Catholic League teams are currently ranked. Loyola (Class 8A), Providence (Class 5A) and IC Catholic Prep (Class 3A) all have No. 1 rankings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are the previews and picks for each Sauk Valley area football game on Friday. Amboy faces Polo in a rematch of the I8FA title game, Dixon hosts North Boone, Sterling heads to Galesburg, Newman goes to Mercer County and more in Week 5. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Longtime defensive coordinator Dan DeFranza, now in his second season as head coach at Niles Notre Dame, has the Dons at 3-1 to start their 2026 campaign. Notre Dame has tied its regular-season win total from last year and is likely playoff bound for the first time since 2022. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode in...

In its second season under head coach and alum Theo Hopkins, Leo has already tied its regular-season win total from a year ago and likely earned playoff eligibility for the first time since 2013. The Lions, currently 3-1, are making a push for the Red Division title and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode inc...

Here is the Week 4 Illinois Media Poll for football, which 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.

Phil LoChirco never met a person he didn't try to serve to the best of his ability. It was that servant's heart that allowed the Yorkville grad and former Plano assistant coach to leave his mark on his schools — a legacy that lives on even after his passing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated...

Hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty preview Week 5 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 .

The Jacobs football team is 4-0 for the first time since 2022 after rallying to beat Burlington Central 31-27 on Friday night at Rocket Hill in Burlington. The Golden Eagles are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 4. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 5 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here's a look at the Week 5 football matchups for the teams in the Daily Journal area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

There will be a lot of teams trying to find a flag planting win in a loaded slate of rivalry games and key clashes. Steve Soucie takes a look at the top matchups of Week 5. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Herald-News prep football capsules for Week 5, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet and Morris area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here's J.T. Pedelty's look at Week 5 of the 2026 IHSA/I8FA football season across The Times area, including big rivalry showdowns for Ottawa, Marquette, Seneca and Dwight plus Streator's homecoming game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Playing alongside multiple Division I prospects on Loyola's offense, 5-foot-9 junior running back Melo Maldonado is once again leading the Ramblers in rushing. Maldonado, an all-CCL pick his sophomore year, has expanded his skillset to be a true three-down back. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-gener...

A look at the Week 5 football games for the La Salle-Peru, Princeton, St. Bede, Bureau Valley, Hall-Putnam County, Mendota and Amboy co-op football teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Undefeated Huntley visits Cary-Grove, Jacobs looks to move to 5-0 when it faces McHenry, Woodstock faces a tough test at Johnsburg, plus previews of every team's game Friday night and other area contests 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.

The Geneva flag football team knows its record doesn't indicate its talent. The Vikings proved as such with seven touchdowns in a 43-6 win over St. Charles East. Quarterback Linnea Popp threw for three scores in the first half. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.