Friday Night Drive

Hersey QB Jake Nawrot threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two more, including the game-winning 1-yard keeper with 18 seconds left as Hersey came back to stun Prospect 38-34. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

A 99-yard touchdown drive in the fourth quarter held Fremd earn a 23-13 victory over Palatine on Friday for the Vikings' first win in the series since 2019. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Illinois-bound running back Aaron Stewart ran for 306 yards as Warren beat Lake Zurich 27-17 Friday night and clinched the North Suburban Conference title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Bishop McNamara dispatched with Hope Academy in a battle of unbeaten Chicagoland Christian Conference teams on Friday to get in strong position for conference title, Kankakee picked up its sixth straight win and more football results in Friday's Daily Journal roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Barrington came to Schaumburg seeking to clinch a share of the West title, which they did in a dominant 42-0 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Preparing to face Glenbard North senior standout running back Donato Gatses, St. Charles North's defense was up to the challenge, keeping Gatses out of the end zone during Friday night’s 31-20 DuKane Conference victory in St. Charles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Maine South used a strong defensive effort to beat Glenbard South 38-7 on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Oregon got its fifth win as Jakobi Donegan ran for 140 yards and two TDs. EPC fell to Lena-Winslow, West Carroll handed South Beloit its first loss and more in Friday's Sauk Valley football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Batavia totaled over 400 yards of offense as it downed St. Charles East 31-13 to clinch its 14th straight playoff appearance on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

EJ Kuhlman found pay dirt with 15 seconds left to help Lyons get past Downers Grove North 24-20 for the Lions' seventh straight win in the rivalry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Nazareth started Friday night’s game against Benet in an inauspicious fashion as Jackson Fallia tossed an interception, but the Roadrunners got rolling and they went on to a 42-14 win over the Redwings, all but ending their playoff hopes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wheaton North came back from 14 points down and won 21-20 against Geneva, ending not only its four-game skid but also likely the Vikings’ four-year playoff streak. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mckenzie Edison made a fingertip grab of a 29-yard touchdown pass from Marli Smrz with 10 seconds left, sending Willowbrook to the flag football state semifinals with a thrilling 20-14 win over Kenwood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Dwight football teams picked up win No. 5 on the season on Friday, while Serena boys soccer topped Earlville in Class 1A regional play. Plus, more results from around the Times area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Casey Etheridge had 206 yards rushing with five touchdowns to lead Princeton to a 41-22 win at Mercer County. He set another Bureau County record for career touchdowns.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

After St. Bede took an early lead Friday, Peoria Notre Dame scored the next 47 points to pull away for a 47-13 victory in Peru. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Tyson Ward carried the ball 15 times for 186 yards and four touchdowns as Bolingbrook defeated Minooka 39-20 to move to 6-2 on the fall. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jack Beetham completed his first seven pass attempts and closed out Yorkville's 21-13 win over visiting Plainfield North with his third rushing touchdown of the night from a yard out. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

A quick touchdown drive to close the first half propelled Sterling to a dominant second half Friday night, as the Golden Warriors pulled away from Quincy for a 38-17 Western Big 6 win at Roscoe Eades Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Bradley-Bourbonnais allowed a touchdown in the opening minute on Friday before buckling down over the next 47 minutes, eventually earning a 35-13 road win over previously unbeaten Lincoln-Way West. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Dixon dominated old conference foe Streator 65-0 Friday at Doug Dieken Stadium to move to 7-1. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jaiden Lee had four touchdowns as Genoa-Kingston blew out Rock Falls, and Hiawatha fell to Polo Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Henry Duda rushed for 136 yards and a go-ahead 56-yard TD early in the fourth quarter, Hunter Stepanich blocked the potential tying extra point and York – a week after losing its starting quarterback in a loss – knocked off previously unbeaten Glenbard West 21-20. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Seneca ran off the final 7:02 of game clock Friday to salt away a 39-36 win over St. Joe-Ogden and remain undefeated on the season Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Logan Abrams rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns, and Cary-Grove dominated in a 40-7 win over visiting Hampshire on Friday night to clinch a playoff berth for the 20th time in 21 seasons. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .