Friday Night Drive

Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb, already a Division I prospect, delivered when it mattered most. Holcomb accounted for 237 yards and four touchdowns as Brother Rice knocked off Mount Carmel 35-24 in an action-packed Chicago Catholic League Blue Division matchup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-gene...

The Marquette football team - sparked by a game-opening kickoff return touchdown by Connor Baker - played solid on both sides of the ball in a 56-27 victory over rival Seneca on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tommy Vendl rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and St. Charles North deflected a go-ahead two-point conversion pass in the final minutes to hold on and beat St. Charles East 28-27 to snap a three-game losing streak. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Blake Ittersagen caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Mason Bachara on a double-pass trick play to break a scoreless tie, and Wheaton Warrenville South went on to a 21-16 win over previously undefeated Wheaton North on Friday at Rexilius Field in the DuKane Conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes A...

For the first time in 50 years, the Joliet Central football team is headed to the IHSA playoffs. The Steelmen earned their third victory of the season Friday with a 12-7 win at Plainfield Central. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Cary-Grove moved to 4-2 with a road win at Crystal Lake Central, McHenry got past Prairie Ridge 20-19, plus more results in the McHenry County Week 6 roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Behind some key defensive stops and four forced turnovers, Momence downed Iroquois West 28-20 in VVC play to pick up their second straight win, and put the program on the brink of a postseason berth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Malik Carter threw for 239 yards and four touchdowns, Chase Hojnacki rushed for 122 yards and two TDs, and Huntley beat visiting Jacobs 47-6 on homecoming to take over sole possession of first place in the Fox Valley Conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dixon allowed just 37 total yards and had three interceptions on defense, and took advantage of a short field all game long in a 47-0 Big Northern Conference victory Friday at A.C. Bowers Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Richmond-Burton got big rushing performances from fullback Riley Shea and running back Hunter Carley as the Rockets coasted to a 36-7 Kishwaukee River Conference win over Johnsburg on Friday night. R-B has won 17 straight games in the KRC. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dundee-Crown senior quarterback Ikey Grzynkowicz ran 24 times for 176 yards and three touchdowns, and the Chargers improved to 3-3 on the season with a 28-14 Fox Valley Conference win against Crystal Lake South on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

"When you add those things up, it's too many to win a game." A late fumble, missed red-zone chances, and defensive lapses cost the Barbs a 21-20 loss to Neuqua Valley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Burlington Central's Wagner Viebrock returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown, and the Rockets went on to beat Hampshire 13-6 in a low-scoring Fox Valley Conference game Friday night at Rocket Hill. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Woodstock brought an intense brand of physical football to the table in beating Marengo 25-14 in a Kishwaukee River Conference contest Friday night. The Blue Streaks ran for 224 yards, improving to 5-1 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.

A Rockridge interception in the third quarter led to the go-ahead touchdown, and the Rockets went on to a 27-14 win over previously unbeaten Erie-Prophetstown in a matchup of state-ranked teams. 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 6 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.

Sterling is the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 5 after a 63-56 win over Galesburg. It was the highest scoring game in program history as the Golden warriors improved to 3-0 as the Western Big 6 Conference leaders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here is the Week 6 Illinois Media Poll for football, which which was released Thursday for all eight classes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Fourteen Chicago Catholic League teams, including undefeated Loyola and IC Catholic Prep, have won three games and earned playoff spots entering Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA football season. Here's where all 24 teams in the CCL stand in the playoff picture. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated conte...

Crystal Lake South's flag football team made history Thursday evening, topping Crystal Lake Central 27-21 and winning its first Fox Valley Conference championship. Cara Schroeder threw for 241 yards and three touchdowns while adding a touchdown run in the win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generat...

St. Ignatius enters the Class 8A rankings, while unbeaten Loyola remains No. 1 in Class 8A and unbeaten IC Catholic Prep is the No. 1 team in Class 3A. Here's where Chicago Catholic League football teams are ranked in the 2026 Week 6 Illinois Media Poll. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated con...

It’s been seven years since St. Charles East defeated rival St. Charles North. But Friday night poses the Saints’ best chance to win in recent memory. Guided by a defense featuring linebacker Luciano Litro and safety Christian Hirniak, the Saints don’t shy away from physicality. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode...

Bishop McNamara, Kankakee and Bradley-Bourbonnais will look to improve to 5-1 on the season, Wilmington will look to remain unbeaten and more storylines to watch for in the Daily Journal Week 6 football previews. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty preview Week 6 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 6 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .