Friday Night Drive

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.

Peotone atoned for last year's heart-breaking loss to Reed-Custer with a dominant 40-0 win on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tim Pruitt ran for 185 yards, three touchdowns and made good on six two-point conversions as Hiawatha beat Schlarman while Genoa-Kingston couldn't connect on a final drive in a loss at North Boone. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.