Friday Night Drive

Tyson Ward was 14-of-17 passing for 188 yards and three TDs and also ran for a score in Bolingbrook's 46-14 win over Plainfield North. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Wyoming commit Michael Vander Luitgaren threw for two touchdowns and rushed for two scores as visiting Batavia rolled past St. Charles East 34-14. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Marquette football team owned the start and ends of both halves Friday, and that proved to be enough for a 21-12 home win over the visiting Dwight Trojans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

In a game where little issues can add up to big problems, things snowballed on Dixon in a 28-8 loss to Winnebago in their regular-season home finale Friday night against Winnebago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Quarterback Marion Persich shined in his return to La Salle-Peru, the Morris defense recorded its third straight shutout and the Warriors scored on special teams in a 50-0 rout of La Salle-Peru on Friday to finish 5-0 in the conference for their second I-8 title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-gene...

Shamrion Prude and Ty Tenopir both rushed for over 100 yards and Cary-Grove – after punting on its first possession – scored touchdowns on nine consecutive drives to beat Crystal Lake South 61-19. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Romeoville drove up to Joliet Central on Friday afternoon with its backs against the wall, knowing it needed a win to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Spartans responded with the urgency expected of a team fighting for its season, rallying for a wild 20-14 comeback victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode incl...

Griffin Chamberlain threw touchdown passes to four different receivers, Hampshire scored a special teams touchdown and the defense held McHenry to one third quarter score in pulling away 39-6, the Whip-Purs' fifth win in six games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

"It's immensely frustrating," DeKalb coach Derek Schneeman said after a 28-17 loss to Metea Valley. The Barbs led in the fourth quarter but late mistakes doomed the team, likely costing them a playoff berth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Geneva football's usually dominant offense delivered again with 42 points, but on Friday against Wheaton North, the Vikings' defense provided the highlights as well in a 42-14 victory over the Falcons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Appearing to finally hit its stride as the regular season nears its end, the Princeton football team posted a second straight runaway win Friday as the Tigers overpowered local rival Hall-Putnam County 57-0 at Bryant Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Senior quarterback Jacob Howard rushed for 167 yards on 24 carries, the biggest a 35-yard go-ahead touchdown with 3:34 left in the fourth quarter, as Lincoln-Way West edged district rival 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.

High school football scores from around Illinois for Week 8 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 football did its best to keep up at Quincy, but the explosive Blue Devils put up over 500 yards in a 52-28 Western Big 6 Conference win. Sterling can still win a Big 6 title with a win over Rock Island next week at home. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Unbeaten Riverdale locked up the outright Three Rivers Rock championship, its first outright conference crown, with a 37-6 win over Erie-Prophetstown in a matchup of Class 2A 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.

The Wooden Shoe trophy changed hands once more Friday in Fulton, as the Steamers took it back from Morrison in a 51-0 win over the Mustangs. 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 8 Illinois Media Poll for football, 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.

Loyola (8A) and IC Catholic Prep (3A) remain No. 1 in their respective classes. Joliet Catholic (6A) rises to No. 5 and both Providence (5A) and Brother Rice (7A) hold No. 2 rankings. Here's where CCL football teams are ranked entering Week 8 of the 2026 IHSA season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Heading into Week 8, here are what Kane County Chronicle-area teams need to do to make the expanded playoffs. Geneva sits at 6-1 and aims for a first-round bye. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The IHSA football playoffs have expanded this year to 384 teams, 48 per class. Here are where football teams across the greater Joliet area stand heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Burlington Central takes on undefeated Huntley, Geneva hosts Wheaton North, Aurora Christian battles fellow 6-1 Wheaton Academy, and more previews and picks for teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Cary-Grove rolled up 533 rushing yards in a 55-23 win over Dundee-Crown in the teams' Fox Valley Conference football game at Al Bohrer Field in Cary. The Trojans are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 7. 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, Sam Ramirez and JT Pedelty preview Week 8 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 8 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Kankakee is set for a pivotal Southland Athletic Conference matchup with Crete-Monee, Manteno and Peotone are both 5-2 heading into this year's Rumble on Route 50 and more in the Daily Journal Week 8 football preview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.