Friday Night Drive

After a pair of early touchdowns, it was Margeaux Dvorak and the defense for the Lyons Township flag football team that came up big in a 12-6 win in the state quarterfinals against Bradley-Bourbonnais, sending the Lions to Saturday's semifinals in Willowbrook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generat...

Woodstock football coach Mike Brasile has known Richmond-Burton senior Hunter Carley for most of Carley's life. Friday night, Brasile watched Carley rush for 213 yards and three TDs, as R-B clinched the Kishwaukee River Conference title with a 49-0 win over the Blue Streaks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode incl...

Sterling had five touchdowns of 31 yards or longer and the defense dominated Rock Island in a 49-7 win that wrapped up the Western Big 6 Conference title for the Golden Warriors on Friday at Roscoe Eades Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

There were three more quarters of football Friday filled with memorable plays for both teams at Doug Dieken Stadium, but the first quarter completely decided the outcome of Manteno’s eventual 48-22, regular season-ending win over Streator. And then some. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated con...

Coal City football won the Illinois Central Eight championship with a 14-0 win over previously unbeaten Wilmington on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Jacobs junior wide receiver Owen Crouch had a record-shattering night and running back Nick Meyer enjoyed a memorable senior night as the Golden Eagles dominated Crystal Lake South 56-21 in their Fox Valley Conference 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 St. Bede football team matched its highest regular-season win total in a football season since 2021 Friday, wearing St. Teresa down with its ball-control offense and posting a 30-22 victory over the Bulldogs to avenge a loss from last season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Four offensive plays and less than two minutes into Friday night’s game at Minooka, Bolingbrook's football team tallied a pair of rushing touchdowns and did not look back in its 45-14 win over the Indians to close out the 2026 regular season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Johnsburg, Woodstock North and Burlington Central won their regular-season finales, while Marengo and Marian Central were on the losing end of their Week 9 matchups. All five teams will play in the postseason. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sophomore FB Luke Ceresa, part of Cary-Grove's relentless five-headed backfield monster, had a career night with 160 yards and a 39-yard TD run as the Trojans rolled up 424 yards on the ground in a 42-18 Fox Valley Conference win over Hampshire. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Huntley wrapped up a perfect regular season Friday with a 51-0 win against McHenry, giving the Red Raiders the outright Fox Valley Conference championship. It's Huntley's first FVC title since sharing it in 2022. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

St. Ignatius rolled up 468 total yards, including 382 on the ground, to beat Providence Catholic 53-33 Friday night and win the Chicago Catholic League Orange division. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bureau Valley scored the first 22 points Friday then responded to a Knoxville rally to win 36-20 and secure its first playoff berth since 2016. 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 9 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.

While Dixon struggled to put together drives offensively, the Dukes could not get Durand-Pecatonica off the field as the Rivermen closed the regular season with an 18-0 win. It was the first time Dixon was shut out since a 47-0 loss at Lutheran in 2014. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated cont...

Prairie Ridge, after starting the season 0-7, finished with two wins to keep its playoff hopes alive. On Friday, the Wolves beat Dundee-Crown 25-21 in their Fox Valley Conference game in Crystal Lake. 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’s girls flag football team kept its dream season alive with a 27-12 win over Evanston in the IHSA state quarterfinals Friday. Senior quarterback Kaelie Tomalak ran for three touchdowns and grabbed an interception on defense. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Former Providence head coach Tyler Plantz has resurfaced as a coach in the Chicago Catholic League as he is now an assistant coach at Mount Carmel. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Slowed by a bruised sternum earlier this season, St. Francis quarterback Jadon Wilson has been on target during the team's three-game winning streak. The East St. Louis transfer, who challenged himself to be a stronger leader this year, is finding his voice with his new team. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode inc...

John Fennell makes plays with his legs, but the senior quarterback broke St. Rita's single-game passing yards record during Friday's win over Benet. With over 1,600 total yards and 15 touchdowns accounted for this season, Fennell has the Mustangs rolling into the playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includ...

Fenwick moves up to No. 4 in Class 6A, Montini jumps to No. 2 in Class 4A and both Loyola (Class 8A) and IC Catholic Prep (Class 3A) remain No. 1 in their respective classes. Here are the CCL football teams ranked in the Week 9 Illinois Media Poll. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The St. Bede football team was eligible to receive a waiver of the 1.65 enrollment multiplier, but the Bruins will not be playing with a waiver due to an issue submitting the waiver application, St. Bede officials said in a statement. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here is the Week 9 Illinois Media Poll for football, which was released Thursday for all eight classes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Week 9 results have the potential to wildly alter the projected brackets. Check here to see revision updates by Steve Soucie as the final week's results pour in. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Projecting the playoff field in 2026, was different than this exercise has ever been in the 30+ years this reporter has been doing it in some form. How did we build the field of 384 teams and what surprises could be in store in Week 9? Steve Soucie breaks it all down here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includ...