Friday Night Drive

Here are the known dates and times for the next round of the IHSA playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Woodstock North went down by three scores and was unable to climb all the way back as the Thunder fell to Tinley Park 20-8 in their Class 4A opening-round playoff game Friday in Woodstock. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bureau Valley's football team held the ball almost the entire first half, but had no points to show for it. Dwight took control in the second half and cashed in on its opportunities for a 21-8 victory in Class 1A's opening round. 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 beat Galesburg 28-20 in a Class 5A opening-round IHSA playoff game Friday for the Cavaliers' first postseason victory since 2003. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Staying true to its brand of power football, Joliet Catholic rumbled its way to a 44-3 win over Bradley-Bourbonnais in the opening round of the IHSA Class 6A playoffs. Da'Sani Smart ran for three touchdowns, while Derrick Pomatto led with 101 rushing yards and a touchdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includ...

The Marquette football team scored a trio of touchdowns in the first quarter to jumpstart an eventual 42-21 IHSA Class 1A opening-round playoff victory over Princeville on Friday night at Gould Stadium in Ottawa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sycamore junior Dylan Curtis ran for 181 yards, scored twice and created a turnover on defense as the ninth-seeded Spartans rolled to a 48-14 win over No. 24 Crystal Lake South in their Class 5A opening-round playoff game Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

After giving up an early touchdown, Lincoln-Way Central scored 46 unanswered points and rolled to a 53-12 win over Rockford Jefferson in the opening round of the Class 7A playoffs on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Senior running back Johnny Solano scored three touchdowns as St. Charles East earned its first playoff victory since 2017 with a 42-21 opening-round win over Elk Grove on Friday night. The Saints led by as many as 35 points over the Grenadiers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are the known dates and times for all of the opening round playoff games Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Is your team at home or on the road for its next playoff game? Pick your school in any IHSA class from 1A to 8A to see who hosts every round of the 2026 Illinois high school football playoffs, and why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are the 2026 All-Fox Valley Conference girls flag football players, as voted on by FVC coaches. A total of 38 student-athletes from 10 area schools earned awards. 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 DuKane Conference all-conference team. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

St. Charles North coach Rob Pomazak records his 100th career win in dramatic fashion, and St. Charles East excited about opportunity to be back in the playoffs in Matt McGowan's Kane County notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mount Carmel jumps Loyola in the Class 8A rankings, Brother Rice remains No. 2 in Class 7A, Fenwick rises to No. 3 in Class 6A and IC Catholic Prep stands as the No. 1 team in Class 3A. Here are all of the CCL football teams ranked in the final Illinois Media Poll. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-ge...

Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2026 IHSA Class 8A 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.

Dixon will look to bounce back at home on Friday against Plano in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs. Newman and Fulton are also hosting Saturday, and Amboy faces Macon Meridian in a matchup of two 8-0 teams to close out the 8-man regular season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated con...

Here is the final 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.

Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2026 IHSA Class 7A 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.

Alden-Hebron, riding a three-game winning streak, hosts Polo in its final Illinois 8-Man Football Association game of the regular season. Junior RB Caleb Linneman is coming off a 300-yard rushing performance for the 6-2 Giants. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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

Hosts Eddie Carifio, Sam Ramirez and JT Pedelty preview the Opening Round of the Illinois high school football playoffs 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 .

Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round 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.

La Salle-Peru is hosting a playoff game for the first time in more than two decades, Princeton is returning to Chicago for a playoff game and Mendota and Bureau Valley are ending playoff droughts. 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 Week 10 play-in round IHSA playoff matchups across The Times area, featuring opponents and picks for Marquette, Dwight and Sandwich. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.