Friday Night Drive

Montini's Israel Abrams, Loyola's Matthew Lee, Brother Rice's Sam Holcomb and St. Francis's Jadon Wilson are just some of the standout individual performers from Chicago Catholic League teams during Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA football season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Marmion's late-game dramatics helped the Cadets earn their third win, St. Francis finally completes a comeback victory, and Kaneland proves adept at flipping the script after halftime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they go Inside the Huddle and review what they saw during Week 6 of Illinois high school football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The La Salle-Peru football team learned from a close loss in Week 2 to pull out a close win in Week 6, Bureau Valley had its best offensive and defense performance of the season, plus 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.

The Kankakee football team will forfeit its Sept. 18 win over Lincoln-Way West due to an ineligible player appearing in the game, a violation the Kays self-reported to the IHSA. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Joliet Central makes history by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 1976, Morris puts up huge numbers against Ottawa and more in the Herald-News football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here’s more from the Week 6 sidelines across The Times coverage area, including notes on Marquette, Streator, Dwight and Ottawa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dundee-Crown senior football player Alejandro Gonzalez leads by example on and off the field. The veteran offensive/defensive lineman has been named a recipient of the Chicago Bears' Latino Heritage Month Youth Leader award. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Geneva football's high-scoring win over Batavia on Friday night set multiple records, but wouldn't have been possible without some key plays from the Vikings. A look inside the numbers and details in the historic rivalry's latest classic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

There are only three weeks left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 7. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Brother Rice knocked off Mount Carmel, St. Rita rallied to stun Montini, St. Francis upended Nazareth, St. Patrick snapped its nine-game losing streak against Niles Notre Dame and Marmion beat Benet on a game-winning interception return. Here's the Week 6 CCL football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode in...

Undefeated teams continue to fall from the ranks and it was a particularly wild week in the Chicago Catholic League. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Henderson Yabrough's frist varsity catch went for an 82-yard touchdown. The DeKalb freshman had all of the Barbs' 142 receiving yards on Friday. That and more in the Week 6 rewind. 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 6 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.

Saturday, the Battle of Vincennes took place at Rockne Stadium at Roosevelt and Central. Gately Stadium, the traditional setting, is still undergoing renovations. A big crowd made the trip to the West Side, and Morgan Park dominated the fourth quarter for a 20-6 win over Simeon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode...

Saturday, the Battle of Vincennes took place at Rockne Stadium at Roosevelt and Central. Gately Stadium, the traditional setting, is still undergoing renovations. A big crowd made the trip to the West Side, and Morgan Park dominated the fourth quarter for a 20-6 win over Simeon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode...

Newman football had multiple players step up to make big plays in a 14-12 clutch win over Orion on homecoming. 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 Week 6 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 6 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.

Even with star Ammar Banire sidelined another week, Oswego earned a dominant 44-21 win at Yorkville, thanks to Graham Schwab's three touchdowns, including a flea-flicker TD pass, and a dominant second half that saw the Panthers force turnovers on four straight drives. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI...

The Bureau Valley and Amboy co-op football teams won, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kankakee and Bishop McNamara each improved to 5-1 on the season with conference wins, Coal City racked up over 500 yards of offense in a win over Manteno and more in the Daily Journal Week 6 football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

After throwing INTs on his first two passes, Brody Guthrie led Kaneland from down two touchdowns at halftime to a 28-20 win over Rochelle on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dwight improved to 5-2 with a 32-18 victory over St. Bede on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Mendota football team fell behind early and never recovered Friday in a 32-7 loss to Monmouth-Roseville. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.