Friday Night Drive

Nine different players scored touchdowns for Oswego on a night where the Panthers dominated every phase of a 66-21 win at Joliet West. But for three of those players, finding the end zone was a long-awaited first in their varsity careers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

FCW eight-man football coach Aaron Jackson said he could see in his Falcons’ eyes they believed they were going to win heading into overtime of Friday’s game against St. Anne/Donovan. And win they did, 14-6 in overtime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Led by a 200-yard day from senior running back Everett Bailey, Clifton Central made a big statement with a 46-9 win over Westville in Vermilion Valley Conference play to improve to 6-1 on the season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chris Georgas rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns, the second in overtime and York – coming off consecutive three-point losses, knocked off previously undefeated Downers Grove North 18-17 in overtime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kaneland football's punishing ground game from running back Colton Ludwig and timely passing from quarterback Brody Guthrie helped the Knights score a season-high point total in a 56-7 win over LaSalle-Peru. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Forest Bates rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns and James Sobkowiak threw a TD to Nate Thurston before leaving with an injury, and Downers Grove South beat Hinsdale South 24-21 to close in on its fourth West Suburban Gold title in five years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Joliet Catholic didn’t let a matchup with one of the state’s top players alter its approach Friday night, doubling down on its patented ground game to roll past St. Patrick 38-14. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Forreston showed a little of everything in Friday night’s NUIC clash against Fulton. The Cardinals went on three long touchdown marches and added a pair of quick-strike scores, then ran out the clock with one final lengthy drive in a 34-14 victory Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated co...

Jack Murphy had eight catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns in Lincoln-Way East's 42-0 win over 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.

Sterling won a sixth straight game, holding on to beat Geneseo 34-31 to improve to 4-0 as Western Big 6 Conference leaders. Cobey Shipma had four rushing touchdowns as the Golden Warriors closed out the game late. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Marquette Crusaders football squad embraced an underdog role and used a number of big plays in Friday night's 55-28 homecoming victory over Decatur St. Teresa 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.

Plainfield North's football team kept its streak alive in the battle of District 202 schools with a 27-6 win Friday over Plainfield East, scoring 20 unanswered points in the second half. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Brothers Jake and Conor Fleming linked up for a pair of touchdown passes as Marist outlasted Carmel 12-7 in a defensive Chicago Catholic League football battle in Chicago on Friday. Jake Fleming threw for 226 yards, while Conor Fleming made four catches for 91 yards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-...

Evan Steimle ran for 179 yards and three touchdowns, two passing TDs, two interceptions and five PATs kicking in Erie-Prophetstown's 41-20 win over Mercer County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Princeton got three quick stops and three quick scores to set the tone early in a 63-12 victory over Mendota in a Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division game Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Rochelle football team used old-school smashmouth football and controlled both sides of the line of scrimmage, the Hubs running through the Ottawa Pirates on Friday for a 39-13 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Providence football team had its moments in its showdown with also-state-ranked Mount Carmel, but not enough of them in a 49-14 defeat Friday night in Chicago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The visiting Wilmington Wildcats were their efficient, workmanlike selves Friday evening in their 49-6 Illinois Central Eight Conference football victory over the Streator Bulldogs at Doug Dieken Stadium. 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 7 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.

McHenry's football team beat Prairie Ridge 20-19 in overtime for its first win over the Wolves since 2005 and matched its 2025 win total in the process. The Warriors (3-3) are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mount Carmel drops to No. 3 in Class 8A, Montini drops to No. 3 in Class 4A, St. Patrick and St. Rita enter the Class 7A ranks and three Chicago Catholic League football teams (Loyola, Providence and IC Catholic Prep) hold No. 1 rankings in the Week 7 Illinois Media Poll. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode include...

Bishop McNamara's flag football team picked up the first playoff win in program history in Thursday's IHSA Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional quarterfinals, beating Plainfield South 27-7, while Kankakee had its season come to an end with a 45-6 loss. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Joliet West flag football team became the first Tigers team, boys or girls, to win a postseason football game in a 19-0 victory over Normal West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Batavia football looks to bounce back against Wheaton North, West Aurora and South Elgin battle for first place in the Upstate Eight, Kaneland looks to hold off an improved LaSalle-Peru, and more previews and picks for games across the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode include...

Hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty preview Week 7 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 .