Friday Night Drive

The flag football postseason begins on Sept. 29. Undefeated St. Charles North is the top seed in its sectional grouping, which features eight other Kane County Chronicle area teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they go Inside the Huddle and review what they saw during Week 5 of Illinois high school football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Richmond-Burton senior Trey Maziarz started playing soccer when he was 5 years old and last year scored 20 goals for the Rockets. He gave up the sport this year, however, choosing to focus solely on kicking for R-B's undefeated football team. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Erie-Prophetstown's Evan Steimle is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. He helped the Panthers beat Newman 14-13 for the first win over the Comets in 23 years. E-P is also 5-0 for the first time in program history. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Here’s more from the Week 5 sidelines across The Times coverage area, including notes on Marquette, Streator, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Ottawa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

On the field, Marmion’s Nick Roche is one of 11. Off the field, he’s one of 10 siblings. Taking lessons from his older brothers, the junior linebacker wants to be the best version of himself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Nazareth handed Providence its first loss since dismissing coach Tyler Plantz, Fenwick outlasted St. Francis, Mount Carmel dominated St. Patrick, Montini won a shootout against Carmel and both Loyola and IC Catholic Prep remained undefeated through five weeks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generat...

Loyola's Matthew Lee, Montini's Damacio Ortegon, Fenwick's Jake Thies, Joliet Catholic's Dylan Travis and IC Catholic Prep's Will Schmidt are some of the notable individual performers from Chicago Catholic League teams during Week 5 of the 2026 IHSA football season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-g...

The list of undefeated teams is dwindling quickly after a week where scoreboards around the state were strained. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 4. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Just as Sycamore found its offense against Kaneland on Friday night and made it a 14-7 game, the Knights scored twice in a row and too the Spartans out of their offense in a 41-13 win. That and more in the Week 5 rewind. 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 5 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.

Here are results and recaps for all the Week 5 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.

Here are results and recaps for every Week 5 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.

Before Yorkville ever took the field against Plainfield East on Friday night, the Foxes knew they had to win and snap a two-game skid. And they did, as RB Gavin Geegan and QB Max Delgado combined for 343 yards and four touchdowns in a 35-14 Homecoming victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generat...

Jaylen McMiller rushed for 189 yards and a touchdown, and added an interception defensively, and Ace Harris went for 108 yards and a TD as Glenbard West knocked off previously undefeated Lyons 39-16 in Western Springs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The multi-faceted rushing attack of Romero Zdanwic and Marion Persich, coupled with its physicality and special teams play allowed Morris to roll up a 44-point halftime lead on its way to a 44-13 win at Rochelle Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Junior running back Ky'ren Edmon scored touchdown and ran for 323 yards as Bradley-Bourbonnais crushed Andrew 41-14 on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chase Hojnacki's third touchdown run of the game late in the fourth quarter snapped a tie, and Huntley's football team remained undefeated with a 42-35 win over host Cary-Grove in a Fox Valley Conference showdown Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kankakee rode a hot start to a 28-14 nonconference win over Lincoln-Way West, Clifton Central came back to best Oakwood in a key VVC matchup and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Jackson Little scored twice Friday on just six carries as Kaneland beat Sycamore 41-13. The junior credits his offensive line: "They will die for me." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Fenwick built a three-touchdown lead then held off a St. Francis comeback attempt for a 28-21 victory Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Marengo and Richmond-Burton picked up Kishwaukee River Conference wins, Burlington Central shut out Prairie Ridge 14-0, and Alden-Hebron moved to 3-1 with a dominant road win at Christian Life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dwight lost three fumbles and fell behind Seneca by two scores in the first half, but still came away with a 28-18 victory at home, the first time the Trojans have defeated the rival Fighting Irish since 2015. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sterling and Galesburg tangled Friday in a back-and-forth football slugfest that saw the Golden Warriors escape with a 63-56 road win. Brady Berlin's 19-yard touchdown run on an end around with 32 seconds left was the difference in a game with nearly 640 yards passing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes A...

Quinn Schiffbauer ran for a fourth quarter touchdown then helped Minooka ice a 25-17 victory over Joliet West on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.