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We have a simple mission at Friday Night Drive: produce in-depth quality high school football coverage for Illinois high school football fans. It’s our goal every day with our award-winning writers and editors to give our listeners high quality coverage of the teams, players and issues they care about in high school football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

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Here are the IHSA football playoff quarterfinal-round scores 16.11.2025 2:25

Here is the list of scores from quarterfinal-round games in the IHSA football playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wilmington’s explosive offense, dominant defense leads to quarterfinal rout of Tri-Valley 16.11.2025 4:47

Wilmington had five touchdown drives of two plays or less as the Wildcats controlled Tri-Valley in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal, sending Wilmington to its third straight state semifinal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wilmington’s explosive offense, dominant defense leads to quarterfinal rout of Tri-Valley 16.11.2025 4:47

Mariano Velasco’s 2 TD catches, pick 6 rally Oswego past Maine South, reach semis for first time since 2003 16.11.2025 5:03

Mariano Velasco caught two touchdown passes and returned an interception for a score to help Oswego rally for a 24-21 win over Maine South in a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Morris grinds out 4A quarterfinal win over Geneseo, will take on Montini in semifinals 16.11.2025 5:10

Caeden Curran ran 39 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and teammate Owen Olson returned a fumble for a touchdown as Morris topped Geneseo 28-26 in the Class 4A quarterfinals Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Morris grinds out 4A quarterfinal win over Geneseo, will take on Montini in semifinals 16.11.2025 5:09

Byron defense quiets IC Catholic’s aerial attack, Tigers advance to Class 3A semis 16.11.2025 5:06

In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Polo advances to I8FA championship after 38-0 win at South Fork 16.11.2025 4:38

Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Polo advances to I8FA championship after 38-0 win at South Fork 16.11.2025 4:38

Richmond-Burton, Hunter Carley find big plays to get past Monmouth-Roseville in 3A 16.11.2025 3:25

Monmouth-Roseville was able to keep its Class 3A quarterfinal against Richmond-Burton competitive early on, but they had no answer for the Rockets and running back Hunter Carley in a 31-6 victory for R-B. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Andrew Culotta’s two turnovers helps Batavia hold off surging Glenbard North in Class 7A quarterfinal 16.11.2025 5:21

Defensive back Andrew Culotta ran back a 67-yard pick-six and also recovered a muffed punt in the second half to help Batavia hold on for a 42-27 victory over Glenbard North to advance to its fourth straight Class 7A semifinal. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Amboy takes control in second half to top Milledgeville in I8FA semifinal 16.11.2025 5:24

In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy’s offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Owen Lansu dials long distance to Max Troha; Downers Grove North defeats Lincoln-Way West in 7A quarterfinal 16.11.2025 4:55

Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu threw touchdowns to Max Troha and Oliver Thulin and ran for a third score in a near flawless first half, and Downers Grove North went on to a 28-10 win over visiting Lincoln-Way West in a Class 7A quarterfinal game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Nazareth scores twice in final 3 minutes to rally past Lake Zurich, into 6A semifinals 16.11.2025 4:20

Jackson Failla found Trenton Walker for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:23 to play as Nazareth completed thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lake Zurich to advance to the 6A semifinals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

St. Francis uses big plays on defense, special teams to advance to 5A semifinals 16.11.2025 3:26

St. Francis advanced to the semifinals for the fourth year in a row with a 44-14 win over King on Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Fenwick handles Burlington Central 49-21 to move on to 6A semifinals 16.11.2025 5:00

The Fenwick Friars slowed down a potent Burlington Central offense in a 49-21 Class 6A quarterfinal victory Saturday afternoon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Providence pulls away from Washington to move on to Class 5A’s semifinals 15.11.2025 3:52

Providence football thumped Washington 39-6 to advance to face the winner of Saturday’s Oak Forest-Peoria High quarterfinal for a chance to play in the IHSA 5A state championship game at Hancock Stadium on the campus of the University of Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Montini overcomes slow start, Coal City for eventual 35-0 4A victory 15.11.2025 5:06

Montini started slow but finished strong in its Class 4A quarterfinal with Coal City, topping the Coalers 35-0 to advance to face Morris next weekend. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are the IHSA football playoff quarterfinal-round scores 15.11.2025 1:39

Here is the list of scores from quarterfinal-round games in the IHSA football playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Belvidere North exacts revenge on Cary-Grove 15.11.2025 4:56

Belvidere North got an early defensive score and never trailed in beating host Cary-Grove 17-10 in a Class 5A state quarterfinal game Friday night. C-G defeated Belvidere North in the quarterfinals last year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Dixon’s Landon Knigge leads Sauk Valley all-state selections 15.11.2025 1:52

Dixon's Landon Knigge was named all-state by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association after a record-breaking senior season. Newman, EPC, Forreston, Amboy, Milledgeville, Polo and West Carroll also had all-state selections from the area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 8A quarterfinal round analysis 14.11.2025 2:46

A lot of people's anticipated Class 8A state title is actually a quarterfinal matchup while numerous upstarts are also staking their claim to a deep playoff runs. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Burlington Central QB Landon Arnold fulfilling his promise 14.11.2025 5:59

Burlington Central senior quarterback Landon Arnold almost quit football his first two years of high school. Saturday, the dual-threat QB leads the Rockets into their Class 6A state quarterfinal game against Fenwick. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 7A quarterfinal round analysis 13.11.2025 2:29

7A was expected to be one of the most wide open draws out of all eight classifications and with five double digit seeds still left it is playing out that way. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The Herald-News IHSA football preview for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 playoffs 13.11.2025 12:10

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 12 of the 2025 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area as the IHSA playoffs continue. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .