Friday Night Drive

With another season of IHSA flag football in the books, it's time to recognize Kendall County's top players — from a pair of high-level quarterbacks to an elite freshman safety. Introducing the inaugural Record Newspapers All-Area Flag Football Team Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

No one knew what to expect in the weekend that would determine the makeup up of the 384-team playoff field. What we got was chaos. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 9. 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 9 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 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.

Here are the opening-round matchups and information teams with byes from teams in the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

With its lead – and possibly the game – on the line, Lyons thwarted Marist’ fourth-and-goal pass from the 13-yard line with 2:05 left to preserve a 21-19 victory and capture third place at the third annual IHSA-sanctioned state finals at Willowbrook High School. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-gener...

Here are first-round IHSA football playoff breakdowns for teams from The Times coverage 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 IHSA opening-round playoff breakdowns for football teams from the McHenry County area. Fifteen area teams made the postseason, including undefeated Huntley (Class 8A) and Richmond-Burton (3A). 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 will host a playoff game for the first time since 2003, Princeton and Mendota hit the road to start the 3A playoffs, Bureau Valley travels in 1A and St. Bede has a bye in 3A. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are opening-round playoff breakdowns and teams with byes for teams from 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.

Here is a look at the playoff pairings for Herald-News area football teams. 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 Sauk Valley area football matchups in the IHSA playoffs. Sterling, Erie-Prophetstown and Forreston earned a bye. Dixon, Newman and Fulton are hosting in the opening round. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

All five Kendall County football teams are postseason-bound in the IHSA's new 384-team playoff. While the 8-1 Oswego Panthers have a bye, here are breakdowns of the four opening-round matchups featuring schools in the Record Newspapers coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content...

Class 6A Playoff Bracket 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 opening-round matchups and teams with byes in the Class 7A bracket. Dates and times will be released by 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 the brackets for all eight Classes, 1A through Class 8A. Dates and times for opening round games will be released by the IHSA on 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 the Class 1A playoff pairings. Times and dates will be released by Monday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Class 2A Playoff Bracket Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are opening-round matchups and information on teams with byes for teams in the Daily Journal coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Class 3A Playoff Bracket Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

No. 9 Sycamore opens the postseason with No. 24 Crystal Lake South while No. 2 Kaneland has a bye in the 5A bracket, and No. 14 Genoa-Kingston has a rematch with No. 19 North Boone in a 3A contest in the IHSA brackets released Saturday night. 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 flag football achieved perfection on Saturday night at Willowbrook High School, defeating Prospect, 32-13, to finish an undefeated season as state champions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Mount Carmel knocked off unbeaten Loyola, St. Rita beat Nazareth for the CCL Green title, St. Ignatius rolled over Providence for the CCL Orange title and IC Catholic Prep grinded out a 6-0 win over Joliet Catholic for the CCL White title. Here are CCL results from Week 9. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includ...

Here are results and recaps for every Week 9 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.

Here are results and recaps for all the Week 9 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.