Friday Night Drive

The Mendota football team beat Hall-Putnam County 23-12 for the Trojans' first win over the Red Devils since 2021. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Batavia’s offense was so dominant Friday night that the stadium’s barking-Bulldog sound effect nearly wore out. The Bulldogs scored on each of their first six possessions, building a 42-7 halftime lead en route to a 55-7 DuKane Conference victory over Lake Park. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-gener...

Ty Tenopir and Leo Zavala combined for 339 rushing yards and six touchdowns, and Cary-Grove beat host McHenry 57-13 in a Fox Valley Conference football game for its third win in a row. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Coal City football team started Friday's Illinois Central Eight Conference game with a 75-yard TD pass from Connor Henline to Kole Carpenter on the opening play, while the Coalers' defense shined in a 57-0 triumph over Streator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Wheaton Academy matched last year's win total already with its fourth straight win to start the season. Senior QB Colton Miller accounted for three total TDs as the Warriors beat Marian Central 35-8 in their Chicagoland Christian Conference game Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generate...

Woodstock quarterback Cash White threw three touchdowns as the Blue Streaks snapped a three-game losing streak to crosstown rival Woodstock North. Woodstock won 33-8 to stay undefeated through four weeks. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dixon's Xavion Jones caught three touchdown passes in the first quarter as Jagger Kemp accounted for six scores in the Dukes' 47-14 win at Rock Falls on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Boston College linebacker recruit Will Mettee scored on defense and offense, Matthew Lee threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, including a fourth-quarter strike to Joe Haughey, as Loyola beat Brother Rice 27-24 in a stellar Chicago Catholic League Blue Division matchup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode include...

Two undefeated programs clashed in Frankfort on Friday night, but it was Lincoln-Way East that came out with its record unscathed in convincing fashion, winning 50-7 against Bradley-Bourbonnais. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

After enduring a disastrous start to its Three Rivers Athletic Conference football matchup at Monmouth-Roseville, Princeton kept the Titans bottled up the rest of the way and wound up bringing home a 29-14 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Huntley's defensive scoreless streak ended at 15 quarters Friday night. But the Red Raiders, both defense and offense, were dominant once again as they dismantled Crystal Lake South 56-7 in their Fox Valley Conference game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hampshire's Griffin Chamberlain threw five touchdowns, including three to Marquis Thurmand, as the Whip-Purs moved to 2-2 with a resounding 44-20 Fox Valley Conference win against Prairie Ridge on Friday. 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 4 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.

The Chicago Bears have named Oswego junior running back Ammar Banire the organization’s 'High School All-Star' of this week. As part of the award program, the Bears will contribute a $500 donation to the youth football program of Banire’s choice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bureau Valley is one of many schools around the country in the T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights competition that are using social media to showcase their school spirit, community involvement and what makes their school special. BV has already won $5,000. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated co...

Keaton Vitel's 98-yard kickoff return in the third quarter proved to be the difference. Maine South held off New Trier 35-28 in one of the most anticipated matchups between the schools in a decade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Keaton Vitel's 98-yard kickoff return in the third quarter proved to be the difference. Maine South held off New Trier 35-28 in one of the most anticipated matchups between the schools in a decade. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Area flag football team rosters are littered with multi-sport athletes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Zandria Richardson ditched cheerleading for football and hasn't looked back. After almost a decade playing tackle, she's taken her talents to St. Charles North flag football, putting up video-game numbers for the North Stars. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Illinois State heads to DeKalb on Saturday to take on NIU, and both teams’ rosters are littered with players from Illinois. Here are nine players that could have an impact on the game, or at the very least see significant playing time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty preview Week 4 of the Illinois high school football in the western and southern portions of northern Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Carmel quarterback Reed Dangel is on pace to shatter the passing numbers he posted during his junior season at Warren. Once the signal caller for a run-heavy offense, Dangel has more passing yards in three games with the Corsairs than he did all of last year with the Blue Devils. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode...

Huntley's football team is 3-0 for the second year in a row and has outscored its opponents 162-0. The Red Raiders are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 3 after beating Dundee-Crown 57-0. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 4 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here is the Week 4 Illinois Media Poll for football, which which was released Wednesday 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.