Friday Night Drive

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 6A playoffs with his picks to win every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are previews and picks for the first round of the IHSA and I8FA football playoffs. Sterling hosts Marmion Academy, Dixon heads to Evergreen Park, Newman is at Rockridge, Forreston faces Lena-Winslow, Erie-Prophetstown is at home, Amboy hosts Milledgeville and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes...

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 5A playoffs and makes his picks for every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

St. Bede is hosting Manteno after an opening round bye, La Salle-Peru is traveling to Chicago, Princeton faces the No. 1 seed on the road and Amboy opens it's quest for a fourth straight 8-man state title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here is a look at the first-round IHSA playoff matchups across The Times area, featuring opponents and picks for Marquette, Dwight and Sandwich, as well as Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland in the I8FA. 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 area IHSA prep football preview for Week 10, featuring key round of 32 playoff 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.

Wheaton Warrenville South hosts Joliet Catholic and Nazareth goes on the road to Dunlap in big Class 6A matchups, and Downers Grove South hosts York in Class 8A. Here are Joshua Welge's previews and picks for all the first-round games in the Suburban Life area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-genera...

Oswego begins its playoff run Friday against Naperville Central in a rematch of last year's season opener. Oswego East and Yorkville also hit the road to face a pair of unbeatens. Here are previews and picks for those games and others around the Record Newspapers coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode i...

Lincoln-Way Central visits Batavia, St. Francis travels to Kaneland, Burlington Central heads up to Lake Zurich, and more previews and picks for Kane County Chronicle area football teams in the first round of the playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

After playing running back most of his life, Carson Fell has fit like a glove at defensive back for Oswego East, earning all-conference honors at safety. That, Oswego's return to full strength and Plano's valiant playoff exit in Skyler Kisellus' Kendall County notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Sterling senior quarterback Brady Berlin is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. This season he became Sterling's all-time career leader in passing yards and touchdowns. Here is a Q&A with him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie break down the First Round of the 2026 IHSA football playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs with picks for every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

After taking opening-round byes, Kankakee and Bishop McNamara are set for pivotal hoe games in the first round, with Kankakee hosting Providence Catholic and Bishop McNamara hosting Hope Academy, and more in the Kankakee County area IHSA and 8-man football playoff preview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includ...

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 3A Playoffs, with picks for every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

McHenry County Week 11 IHSA 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 Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview how CCL teams will do in the first round of the 2026 IHSA football playoffs and more on the latest podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 2A Playoffs, with his picks for every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 1A Playoffs with his picks for each game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

How will defending state champions fare in the first round? Will CCL teams build on a dominant opening-round showing? Which CCL teams have the most favorable first-round draws? Here are storylines to watch in the first round of the 2026 IHSA football playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generat...

Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston look to build off opening-round playoff wins, while Hiawatha and Kaneland play their first playoff games this week. We look at playoff matchups for all four remaining DeKalb County schools. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Nazareth senior lineman Christian Malachuk, a four-year starter about to put on a varsity uniform for the 52nd time, is preparing for a long road trip to Dunlap and another potential title run. That, Wheaton Warrenville South to renew acquaintances with Joliet Catholic and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode...

Amid running back injuries, West Aurora showcased its depth and improvisation in playoff victory. Aurora Central Catholic continues its success amid growing participation numbers, and a healthier Marmion proves the CCL's talent level in the Kane County football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes...

Join hosts Josh Welge, Skyler Kisellus and Matt McGowan as they preview the first round of the IHSA football playoffs in the western suburbs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The La Salle-Peru and Princeton football teams hope to 'clean things up' before their next playoff games, the opening round games featured more than 30 upsets by two, three or four-win teams and more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.