Friday Night Drive

Led by three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns from quarterback Logan Bufford and six takeaways on defense, the Manteno football ran away with a 62-7 win over Mendota in the Class 3A opening round Saturday for the program's first playoff win since 2016. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Marian Central senior Mike Schmid ran 29 times for 317 yards and five TDs to lead Marian Central to a Class 3A opening-round playoff win against Kewanee. Prairie Ridge beat Comer for its third straight win, and more in the McHenry County football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated co...

Providence relished the opportunity to atone for some Week 9 mistakes in its opening round playoff game with Mount Vernon as it scored 49 points in the first half and rolled to a Class 5A opening round win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Fulton rolled to a school record 70-15 win over Monmouth United in the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs. The Steamers advance to face Stark County at 1 p.m. next Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Newman sophomore quarterback Blaine Sprague tossed three touchdowns and Rylan Alvarado eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing for the season in the Comets' 46-6 Class 1A opening-round football win over Tremont. Newman will face Rockridge in a rematch at 1 p.m. next Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-ge...

Sophomore quarterback Carter Meindel threw a touchdown pass to Chase Lafin, Jeremiah Gbean ran for a score and Oswego East had five more touchdowns on defense and special teams in a 49-8 Class 8A opening-round win over Curie, the program's first playoff win in a decade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes...

Sophomore quarterback Carter Meindel threw a touchdown pass to Chase Lafin, Jeremiah Gbean ran for a score and Oswego East had five more touchdowns on defense and special teams in a 49-8 Class 8A opening-round win over Curie, the program's first playoff win in a decade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes...

St. Charles North dominated in all three phases on Saturday afternoon in an opening-round playoff victory over McHenry. Senior running back Tommy Vendl scored four touchdowns while the defense gave up a season-low point total in the 54-6 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hayden Phillips scored a pair of touchdowns, Griffin Benson created two turnovers, and the Lockport football team put in a team effort in a 35-21 victory over Stevenson in an opening-round Class 8A 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.

Here are results and recaps for every opening-round playoff 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.

Sandwich was simply dominant in its 57-12 win over Lisle in Friday's Class 3A opening-round victory. At the heart of that dominance was Wyatt Gregory, who ran for 147 yards and three touchdowns while catching another. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Angel Argueta scored two touchdowns and Tyler Gensler and Luke Chadwick one each in the first half in which Rochelle racked up 224 yards rushing, and the Hubs went on to a 51-6 win over Chillicothe IVC in a Class 4A opening-round game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Joliet Central’s first playoff appearance in 50 years ended in unceremonious fashion Friday night with a 56-0 loss to Lane Tech in the IHSA Class 8A postseason. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Genoa-Kingston defense had the ultimate 1-minute, 23-second test of its bend-but-don’t-break mentality Friday against North Boone in a Class 3A Opening Round playoff game and passed it in the 25-20 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The one-two punch of Dylan Conderman and Brenden Kastner in the rushing attack led Dixon to a 28-13 win over Plano in a Class 4A opening round playoff game Friday in Dixon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

EJ Kuhlman scored on a 44-yard touchdown run on Lyons' fourth play from scrimmage and scored the teams' first four TDs, and the Lions started fast and went on to a 36-14 win over Metea Valley in a Class 8A opening-round game 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.

James Skokna caught three touchdown passes, and had 12 receptions for 188 yards all totaled, to lead Hinsdale Central to a 41-19 Class 8A opening-round win over visiting Lake Park on Friday. Beau Gatewood threw for 314 yards and five TDs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Gavin Geegan rushed for two touchdowns, Max Delgado rushed for a TD and threw for one, Yorkville forced four turnovers, and Joel Castillo's run on a fake field goal set up a score in a 41-14 win over visiting Palatine in a Class 7A opening-round game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated conten...

Reed-Custer saw a late12-point lead lead slip away against host Stillman Valley in the Class 2A opening round on Friday, falling 32-31 in a heartbreaker as Stillman's Ethan Waugh scored a two-yard touchdown on the final play of the game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Parker Auxier rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, and Burlington Central's football team rolled to a 41-10 win over visiting Rockford East on Friday in an opening-round game of the Class 6A state playoffs 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.

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...