Friday Night Drive

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...

Bishop McNamara's flag football team picked up the first playoff win in program history in Thursday's IHSA Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional quarterfinals, beating Plainfield South 27-7, while Kankakee had its season come to an end with a 45-6 loss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Joliet West flag football team became the first Tigers team, boys or girls, to win a postseason football game in a 19-0 victory over Normal West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Batavia football looks to bounce back against Wheaton North, West Aurora and South Elgin battle for first place in the Upstate Eight, Kaneland looks to hold off an improved LaSalle-Peru, and more previews and picks for games across the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode include...

Hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty preview Week 7 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 .

Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 7 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hosts Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview Week 7 in the CCL and more on the latest podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are previews and picks for each Sauk Valley area game for Week 7. Sterling hosts Geneseo, Dixon heads to Stillman Valley, Forreston hosts Fulton, Erie-Prophetstown hosts Mercer County, Newman takes on 6-0 Riverdale and more. 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 IHSA football preview for Week 7, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The La Salle-Peru football team looks to extend its winning streak as it travels to Kaneland, Princeton travels to rival Mendota, and a look at the Hall-Putnam County, Bureau Valley and Amboy co-op games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Times area is filled with home football games this Friday night as Ottawa hosts Rochelle, FCW hosts St. Anne/Donovan, Marquette hosts St. Teresa, Dwight hosts Heyworth and Streator hosts defending 2A state champ Wilmington. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Undefeated Huntley and its high-powered offense visit defending Fox Valley Conference champion Prairie Ridge on Friday night, while Kishwaukee River Conference leader Richmond-Burton visits Harvard. Check out previews for all Week 7 football games in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-g...

With two thirds of the regular season done, teams can start to think about postseason bracket positioning with wins in big games. Steve Soucie takes a look at the top matchups of Week 7. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

St. Rita and Marmion reached the three-win mark and became the 15th and 16th teams from the Chicago Catholic League to clinch playoff eligibility. Here's where all 24 CCL football teams stand in the IHSA playoff picture entering Week 7. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

With the expanded playoff field in effect this season, three of the four Daily Chronicle-area 11-man teams are in. We look at what the path for all five football-playing schools, including eight-man Hiawatha, looks like to qualify, secure a home game or achieve a bye. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI...

Week 7 brings another slate of crossover games for the Southwest Prairie Conference, while Sandwich and Plano look to build off their recent successes in Kishwaukee River Conference action. Here are picks and previews for each game around the Record Newspapers coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode incl...