Friday Night Drive

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.

Here's Kevin Newberry's rundown of Week 7 IHSA football across the Will/Grundy county area, including wins for Morris, Lincoln-Way East, Joliet Catholic, Plainfield North and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mick Smith had two sacks, Logan Conroy had a tide-changing 75-yard punt return, and the Morris defense had a suffocating performance in a 33-0 win against Sycamore on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Griffin Chamberlain threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score, Tyler Lacke scored two TDs, and Hampshire celebrated homecoming with a 27-7 win over Crystal Lake South in a Fox Valley Conference football game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Nine different players scored touchdowns for Oswego on a night where the Panthers dominated every phase of a 66-21 win at Joliet West. But for three of those players, finding the end zone was a long-awaited first in their varsity careers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

FCW eight-man football coach Aaron Jackson said he could see in his Falcons’ eyes they believed they were going to win heading into overtime of Friday’s game against St. Anne/Donovan. And win they did, 14-6 in overtime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Led by a 200-yard day from senior running back Everett Bailey, Clifton Central made a big statement with a 46-9 win over Westville in Vermilion Valley Conference play to improve to 6-1 on the season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chris Georgas rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns, the second in overtime and York – coming off consecutive three-point losses, knocked off previously undefeated Downers Grove North 18-17 in overtime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kaneland football's punishing ground game from running back Colton Ludwig and timely passing from quarterback Brody Guthrie helped the Knights score a season-high point total in a 56-7 win over LaSalle-Peru. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Forest Bates rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns and James Sobkowiak threw a TD to Nate Thurston before leaving with an injury, and Downers Grove South beat Hinsdale South 24-21 to close in on its fourth West Suburban Gold title in five years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Joliet Catholic didn’t let a matchup with one of the state’s top players alter its approach Friday night, doubling down on its patented ground game to roll past St. Patrick 38-14. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Forreston showed a little of everything in Friday night’s NUIC clash against Fulton. The Cardinals went on three long touchdown marches and added a pair of quick-strike scores, then ran out the clock with one final lengthy drive in a 34-14 victory Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated co...

Jack Murphy had eight catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns in Lincoln-Way East's 42-0 win over Lincoln-Way Central Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sterling won a sixth straight game, holding on to beat Geneseo 34-31 to improve to 4-0 as Western Big 6 Conference leaders. Cobey Shipma had four rushing touchdowns as the Golden Warriors closed out the game late. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Marquette Crusaders football squad embraced an underdog role and used a number of big plays in Friday night's 55-28 homecoming victory over Decatur St. Teresa at Gould Stadium in Ottawa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Plainfield North's football team kept its streak alive in the battle of District 202 schools with a 27-6 win Friday over Plainfield East, scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Brothers Jake and Conor Fleming linked up for a pair of touchdown passes as Marist outlasted Carmel 12-7 in a defensive Chicago Catholic League football battle in Chicago on Friday. Jake Fleming threw for 226 yards, while Conor Fleming made four catches for 91 yards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Evan Steimle ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns, two passing TDs, two interceptions and five PATs kicking in Erie-Prophetstown's 41-20 win over Mercer County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Princeton got three quick stops and three quick scores to set the tone early in a 63-12 victory over Mendota in a Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division game Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Rochelle football team used old-school smashmouth football and controlled both sides of the line of scrimmage, the Hubs running through the Ottawa Pirates on Friday for a 39-13 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Providence football team had its moments in its showdown with also-state-ranked Mount Carmel, but not enough of them in a 49-14 defeat Friday night in Chicago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The visiting Wilmington Wildcats were their efficient, workmanlike selves Friday evening in their 49-6 Illinois Central Eight Conference football victory over the Streator Bulldogs at Doug Dieken Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

High school football scores from around Illinois for Week 7 of the 2026 season Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

McHenry's football team beat Prairie Ridge 20-19 in overtime for its first win over the Wolves since 2005 and matched its 2025 win total in the process. The Warriors (3-3) are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mount Carmel drops to No. 3 in Class 8A, Montini drops to No. 3 in Class 4A, St. Patrick and St. Rita enter the Class 7A ranks and three Chicago Catholic League football teams (Loyola, Providence and IC Catholic Prep) hold No. 1 rankings in the Week 7 Illinois Media Poll. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode include...