Friday Night Drive

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they give you their analysis of Week 2 in Illinois high school football for the 2026 season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Joliet Central's win Friday night showed that the Steelmen do indeed have nerves of steel. That, plus notes on Joliet West, Wilmington and Lincoln-East plus the Week 2 score list. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here’s more from the Week 2 sidelines across The Times coverage area, including notes on Streator, Ottawa, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Seneca and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Dixon's defense scored four touchdowns in the win over Lutheran. Sterling got back on track for senior night, Newman suffered a tough loss at Kewanee and Forreston is 2-0 in this week's Sauk Valley football notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Prairie Ridge's Owen Satterlee made his first start of the season at quarterback Friday, but it wasn't his first career start at QB. He filled in two years ago when Luke Vanderwiel was hurt. Plus, news on Burlington Central and Johnsburg in the McHenry County football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mount Carmel won a wild shootout against St. Joseph Regional on ESPN, Loyola took down Cathedral in Indianapolis, Nazareth topped York, IC Catholic Prep beat St. Mary's South Side at Illinois Wesleyan and St. Rita held off Glenbard West. Here are Week 2 results in the CCL. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The number of teams undefeated through two weeks is about the same, but some of the names of the teams on the list are a bit surprising. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 2. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jackson McDonald wanted one more time on the football field with his guys. The baseball standout, after not playing football since his freshman year, is back for Sycamore and blocked a punt Friday. We look back on all the Week 2 action in the Rewind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Derrick Pomatto rushed for 145 yards and three touchdowns to pace the Joliet Catholic offense, which leaned heavily on its ground game during Saturday's 21-14 win against Sacred Heart-Griffin. Caleb Smith recovered a fumble and nabbed an interception for the defense. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Vote for the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 2 of the 2026 season! Choose your favorite school and submit your vote by 8 p.m. Monday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mississippi recruit Darrell Mattison made a touchdown-saving tackle midway through the quarter, helping Morgan Park hold off Notre Dame 26-10 on Saturday at Hanson Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mississippi recruit Darrell Mattison made a touchdown-saving tackle midway through the quarter, helping Morgan Park hold off Notre Dame 26-10 on Saturday at Hanson Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

St. Rita spent much of Saturday afternoon's contest against Glenbard West grinding for every inch it could get. So when it needed one or two extra inches on a pivotal two point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter it wasn't surprising the Mustangs got it a 36-35 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Instead of a much-desired revenge victory, it was more heartbreak for Rochelle against Geneseo as the hosts rallied in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to earn a 26-21 victory at Bob Reade Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are results and recaps for every Week 2 game of the 2026 season from around the Suburban Life coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are results and recaps for all the Week 2 games from around the Kendall County area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Oswego football hung on for a 44-42 victory despite a relentless Geneva offense headlined by Bennett Konkey's four touchdowns. Panther running back Ammar Banire put the game away with a 52-yard score. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

When Oswego East needed someone to deliver the final blow to Willowbrook on Friday night, Jayden Andrews came through. The junior defensive back sealed a 22-14 win over Willowbrook on the final play of the Wolves' home opener Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

For the fourth straight year, it came down to one score: Genoa-Kingston 14, Oregon 12. Chase Ferguson's tackle on the 2-point conversion sealed it for the Cogs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Harvard defeated Big Foot 29-21, getting TDs from Logan O’Brien, Jaxin Golliher and Angel Vazquez, Huntley rolled past Crystal Lake Central, Woodstock and Woodstock North both moved to 2-0, Alden-Hebron won its first game, and more in the McHenry County Week 2 roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

One week after starting the opener at quarterback for Downers Grove North, Kevin Jay rushed for 121 yards and two scores primarily as a running back in the Trojans 45-7 win over Downers Grove South on Friday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wheaton Academy forced a fumble in the final two minutes with La Salle-Peru on the 2-yard line, and the Warriors held off a Cavaliers' comeback for a 19-16 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

St. Charles East and St. Charles North both won to improve to 2-0, while Batavia lost at Rochester. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Down 9-0 at halftime, Lyons football flipped the script in the second half to beat Wheaton Warrenville South 18-9 and stay undefeated. EJ Kuhlman rushed for 104 yards and a TD. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are scores and more from Week 2 of the IHSA football season for teams across the Herald-News coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .