Friday Night Drive

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 .

An interception and a blocked punt gave Sycamore all the field position it needed Friday. The Spartans scored twice from inside the 5-yard line and cruised to a 38-22 home win over Moline, their second straight victory built almost entirely on the ground game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wilmington head coach Jeff Reents became the 10th coach in IHSA history to reach 300 career wins with the Wildcats' 48-0 road win, Bradley-Bourbonnais wins 13-12 to improve to 2-0 under coach Joe Kubal and more in the Daily Journal's Week 2 football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Kaneland’s defense controlled the line of scrimmage Friday night, holding Lemont scoreless through two quarters and defeating the Knights 17-10 in a defensive showcase — a stark contrast to last season’s 42-37 shootout between the same teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Morris quarterback Marion Persich had two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown to lead the team to a 28-7 road win over Coal City, scoring 28 unanswered points in the win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Providence, led by RB Broden Mackert's 213-yard, five-touchdown performance, improved to 2-0 with a 39-24 triumph over Kenwood Academy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

North Dakota commit Charles Calhoun, after missing the season's first game, returned to rush for 84 yards and two touchdowns, and Nazareth's defense bounced back in a big way to beat visiting York 27-3 on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jason Goode rushed for two touchdowns and blocked a punt as DeKalb dominated Phillips 49-0 Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Perennial Fox Valley Conference powers Cary-Grove and Prairie Ridge were both looking to avoid an 0-2 start Friday night. QB Jackson Berndt ran for 2 TDs and passed for one, and C-G spoiled the debut of the Wolves' new turf with a 25-12 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Miami recruit Israel Abrams threw for 233 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, but Montini couldn't stop Sandburg, which defeated the Broncos 35-28 and ended their 25-game winning streak. It's Montini's first loss since Sept. 20, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Trailing Kankakee by a point entering the fourth quarter, Lincoln-Way East took the lead with just over 10 minutes to play on a punt return touchdown from senior Jayden Cawthon, with the Griffins holding on from there to win 22-14 and improve to 2-0 on the season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

If Friday’s 105th meeting indeed turns out to be the final varsity Streator-Ottawa game ever played, the state’s third-oldest high school football rivalry sure ended on a great one, a thrilling 41-36 Streator victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Forreston junior quarterback Connor Politsch ran for a pair of scores and threw for another while the Cardinals defense played tough throughout a 34-13 victory over host Seneca on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Bishop McNamara bounced back from a season-opening loss with a 41-0 win in its home opener over Herscher, allowing its brand new video board to display plenty of points in its first game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Johnsburg opened Friday's game with a 91-yard kick return touchdown from Ryan Franze that sparked a 61-0 thrashing of Larkin in Johnsburg. Senior CJ Jones tied Alex Peete's school record with five TDs on just six carries. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .