Friday Night Drive

L-P scored a go-ahead TD and conversion with 29.8 seconds left, but Kaneland responded with a 32-yard field goal as time expired for a 23-21 victory Friday at Howard Fellows Stadium. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Huntley sophomore QB Malik Carter threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns as the Red Raiders earned a 48-36 win over McHenry to keep their hopes of a fourth straight postseason berth alive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Junior Duke Mays ran for two scores and helped whittle time off the clock to help Johnsburg survive in a nail-biting, playoff-like atmosphere in the Skyhawks' 24-21 Kishwaukee River Conference win over Woodstock. The victory locked up a playoff spot for Johnsburg. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

On a potential game-winning two-point conversion from Wheaton Academy with 1:06 remaining in the game, Aurora Christian's Dom Klimpke knocked down a pass headed for the end zone to help the Eagles hold on for a 28-27 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The Morris football team used defense to set up the offense in a 50-10 Interstate 8 Conference win over visiting Sycamore on Friday. The win kept Morris unbeaten and cliched the league title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Nebraska recruit Trae Taylor threw for 384 yards, four receivers caught at least six passes, and Carmel picked apart the Loyola defense during its 42-14 victory over the Ramblers in CCL/ESCC action Friday night. Taylor accounted for 5 touchdowns as Carmel clinched a playoff bid Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

David Randecker ran for three touchdowns and Jr Fadahunsi had a pick-6 as Woodstock North traveled to Sandwich for a 55-6 win on Friday night in the Kishwaukee River Conference. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Erie-Prophetstown's Keegan Winckler and Gaven Adams made big plays on senior night, and Derek Naftzger blocked a punt for a touchdown in a 27-14 win over Mendota Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Final scores in Illinois high school football for Week 8 of the 2025 season. This will be updated as more scores come in Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Plainfield South was dominant on both sides of the ball throughout the night in a 49-0 win against Joliet Central Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

There was plenty to celebrate in Richmond-Burton’s 42-13 win over Marengo. The host Rockets locked up the Kishwaukee River Conference championship, head coach Mike Noll won his 300th career game, and Rockets running back Hunter Carley had a career night scoring six TDs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

In the second meeting between the two rivals since the Wooden Shoe came up for grabs after a brief hiatus, Morrison snapped a three-game rivalry losing streak Friday against Fulton to repossess the traveling trophy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Cole Latimer threw for over 300 yards, but Andrew got more than 500 yards of total offense in a 47-28 win over the Barbs on Friday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Another proposal has been put forth to the Illinois High School Association in attempt to modify the football postseason. Monticello High School has submitted a proposal that will add a week the postseason structure and increase the playoff field from 256 to 384 teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are Week 8 area scores from 10 years ago (2015), 25 years ago (2000) and 50 years ago (1975) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are Week 8 area scores from 10 years ago (2015), 25 years ago (2000) and 50 years ago (1975) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Senior lineman and Lindenwood recruit Jaylen Torres has been an anchor in the trenches throughout his four-year varsity career at St. Francis. Through seven games this year, Torres has 8 sacks and 7 TFLs while posting 9 pancake blocks on the offensive line. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Senior lineman and Lindenwood recruit Jaylen Torres has been an anchor in the trenches throughout his four-year varsity career at St. Francis. Through seven games this year, Torres has 8 sacks and 7 TFLs while posting 9 pancake blocks on the offensive line. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

St. Anne outscored Milford/Cissna Park 42-8 in the second half on Thursday night, allowing the Cardinals to turn a 20-19 halftime deficit into a 61-28 win over the Bearcats. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

This week's guest picker for Week 8 is Brian Stocking, super stats guy for WQAD The Score Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

His father played college football at Bowling Green. His older sister is a triathlete at TCU and his older brother wrestles at North Carolina. Now? It's senior linebacker/running back Foley Calcagno's turn to leave his legacy at IC Catholic Prep. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Join hosts Eddie Carifio, Sam Ramirez and J.T. Pedelty as they preview Week 8 in 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 .

Sterling has a big home game against Quincy, No. 5 Newman hosts Kewanee on Saturday, No. 10 Dixon heads to Streator, Fulton and Morrison face off for the Wooden Shoe trophy and more in this week's Sauk Valley football slate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Get ready for Week 8 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Get ready for Week 8 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .