Friday Night Drive

St. Rita spent much of Saturday afternoon's contest against Glenbard West grinding for every inch it could get. So when it needed one or two extra inches on a pivotal two point conversion attempt late in the fourth quarter it wasn't surprising the Mustangs got it a 36-35 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Instead of a much-desired revenge victory, it was more heartbreak for Rochelle against Geneseo as the hosts rallied in the final minutes of the fourth quarter to earn a 26-21 victory at Bob Reade Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are results and recaps for every Week 2 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 .

Here are results and recaps for all the Week 2 games from around the Kendall County area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Oswego football hung on for a 44-42 victory despite a relentless Geneva offense headlined by Bennett Konkey's four touchdowns. Panther running back Ammar Banire put the game away with a 52-yard score. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

When Oswego East needed someone to deliver the final blow to Willowbrook on Friday night, Jayden Andrews came through. The junior defensive back sealed a 22-14 win over Willowbrook on the final play of the Wolves' home opener Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

For the fourth straight year, it came down to one score: Genoa-Kingston 14, Oregon 12. Chase Ferguson's tackle on the 2-point conversion sealed it for the Cogs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Harvard defeated Big Foot 29-21, getting TDs from Logan O’Brien, Jaxin Golliher and Angel Vazquez, Huntley rolled past Crystal Lake Central, Woodstock and Woodstock North both moved to 2-0, Alden-Hebron won its first game, and more in the McHenry County Week 2 roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

One week after starting the opener at quarterback for Downers Grove North, Kevin Jay rushed for 121 yards and two scores primarily as a running back in the Trojans 45-7 win over Downers Grove South on Friday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wheaton Academy forced a fumble in the final two minutes with La Salle-Peru on the 2-yard line, and the Warriors held off a Cavaliers' comeback for a 19-16 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

St. Charles East and St. Charles North both won to improve to 2-0, while Batavia lost at Rochester. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Down 9-0 at halftime, Lyons football flipped the script in the second half to beat Wheaton Warrenville South 18-9 and stay undefeated. EJ Kuhlman rushed for 104 yards and a TD. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are scores and more from Week 2 of the IHSA football season for teams across the Herald-News coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

An interception and a blocked punt gave Sycamore all the field position it needed Friday. The Spartans scored twice from inside the 5-yard line and cruised to a 38-22 home win over Moline, their second straight victory built almost entirely on the ground game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wilmington head coach Jeff Reents became the 10th coach in IHSA history to reach 300 career wins with the Wildcats' 48-0 road win, Bradley-Bourbonnais wins 13-12 to improve to 2-0 under coach Joe Kubal and more in the Daily Journal's Week 2 football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Kaneland’s defense controlled the line of scrimmage Friday night, holding Lemont scoreless through two quarters and defeating the Knights 17-10 in a defensive showcase — a stark contrast to last season’s 42-37 shootout between the same teams. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Morris quarterback Marion Persich had two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown to lead the team to a 28-7 road win over Coal City, scoring 28 unanswered points in the win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Providence, led by RB Broden Mackert's 213-yard, five-touchdown performance, improved to 2-0 with a 39-24 triumph over Kenwood Academy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

North Dakota commit Charles Calhoun, after missing the season's first game, returned to rush for 84 yards and two touchdowns, and Nazareth's defense bounced back in a big way to beat visiting York 27-3 on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jason Goode rushed for two touchdowns and blocked a punt as DeKalb dominated Phillips 49-0 Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Perennial Fox Valley Conference powers Cary-Grove and Prairie Ridge were both looking to avoid an 0-2 start Friday night. QB Jackson Berndt ran for 2 TDs and passed for one, and C-G spoiled the debut of the Wolves' new turf with a 25-12 win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Miami recruit Israel Abrams threw for 233 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, but Montini couldn't stop Sandburg, which defeated the Broncos 35-28 and ended their 25-game winning streak. It's Montini's first loss since Sept. 20, 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Trailing Kankakee by a point entering the fourth quarter, Lincoln-Way East took the lead with just over 10 minutes to play on a punt return touchdown from senior Jayden Cawthon, with the Griffins holding on from there to win 22-14 and improve to 2-0 on the season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

If Friday’s 105th meeting indeed turns out to be the final varsity Streator-Ottawa game ever played, the state’s third-oldest high school football rivalry sure ended on a great one, a thrilling 41-36 Streator victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Forreston junior quarterback Connor Politsch ran for a pair of scores and threw for another while the Cardinals defense played tough throughout a 34-13 victory over host Seneca on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .