Friday Night Drive

There are only two weeks left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 8. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Joliet Catholic earned a signature win amid a mid-season turnaround after upsetting St. Patrick 38-14, Wilmington stayed undefeated with a blowout win over Streator, and more in the Herald-News football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Senior QB Griffin Chamberlain’s return home has sparked Hampshire, and Prairie Ridge junior DE/TE Hunter Mosolino recently picked up his 10th NCAA Division I scholarship offer in this week's Northwest Herald football notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Sycamore defense kept Morris in check more than almost any other team this year, but the offense struggled. Kaneland's offense put on a showcase against a La Salle-Peru team that has been a juggernaut all year. We look at all the DailyChronicle-area teams in the Rewind. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode inclu...

Mount Carmel rolled over Providence, Brother Rice took down Fenwick, Joliet Catholic beat St. Patrick and both Loyola and IC Catholic Prep remained undefeated. Here are results, stats and scoring plays from Chicago Catholic League football teams in Week 7 of the 2026 IHSA season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode...

Logan Natyshok scored three touchdowns and Aiden Scrogham scored twice in the second quarter, and Coal City erased an early one-point deficit in blowing past Peotone 55-7 on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

After tough losses in consecutive years against Herscher, Reed-Custer made sure to eliminate any drama Friday as the Comets scored the first 34 points and cruised to a 41-6 Homecoming victory over their Illinois Central Eight rivals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Vote for the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 7 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 . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The St. Bede football team trailed Seneca at halftime but shut out the Fighting Irish in the second half to win 38-21 on homecoming at the Academy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

AJ Rayford threw three touchdown passes, two to Keyante Johnson and one to Brady Johnson, and ran for one, in Glenbard West's 42-24 win over Hinsdale Central on Saturday at Duchon Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are results and recaps for all the Week 7 games from around the Kendall County area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Geneva put up 62 points in a win over Glenbard North, Aurora Central Catholic beat previously unbeaten Wesmont, South Elgin beat West Aurora on a last-second field goal, Burlington Central won and St. Charles East and St. Charles North both lost in Friday's roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-g...

Here are results and recaps for every Week 7 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 . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Malachi Lee, though about four inches shorter, wrapped his entire body around running back Ethan Brooks on fourth down in the red zone to clinch the game-winning turnover on downs and put the final touch on Bishop McNamara’s euphoric 34-28 win over Wheaton Academy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-ge...

Fox Valley Conference leader Huntley and Kishwaukee River Conference leader Richmond-Burton both cruised to victory to remain undefeated in Week 7. Burlington Central, Jacobs and Woodstock North also won: Northwest Herald Friday football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mike Schmid rambled for 151 yards on 23 carries and touchdown runs of 8 and 5 yards to lead Marian Central football to a 34-0 win over visiting Christ of King on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Genoa-Kingston and Hiawatha recorded lopsided victories and scored over 50 points, while DeKalb lost but freshman Henderson Yarbrough had another receiving touchdown, his second in as many varsity games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chase Schnurr threw three touchdown passes, CJ Jones rushed for two TDs and visiting Johnsburg beat Marengo 34-12. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Shamarion Prude's 89-yard fullback smash up the middle on the first play set the tone as Cary-Grove piled up 533 rushing yards on just 23 carries in a 55-23 win over Dundee-Crown. Jackson Berndt rushed for 122 yards and Ty Tenopir 139 yards, both scoring twice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-genera...

The Amboy co-op football team won big, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kankakee celebrated homecoming with a dominant 55-0 win over Bloom, Reed-Custer downed Herscher 41-6 to secure a spot in the playoffs and more in the Daily Journal Week 7 football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Damari Thigpen ran back a punt 50 yards for a TD, Notre Dame-bound defensive lineman Brayden Parks ran in two TDs and Brother Rice beat Fenwick 42-21. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Damari Thigpen ran back a punt 50 yards for a TD, Notre Dame-bound defensive lineman Brayden Parks ran in two TDs and Brother Rice beat Fenwick 42-21. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The host Woodstock Blue Streaks had three huge moments go their direction, allowing them to pull away to a 42-21 victory Friday over Sandwich on homecoming in a key Kishwaukee River Conference contest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Thomas Prescott's fourth-down sack with six seconds left turned away Wheaton North, as visiting Batavia rallied to win a 28-21 thriller in the DuKane Conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.