Friday Night Drive

Kankakee scored 20 unanswered points to close out Monday's 40-26 win over Plainfield South in the first round of the IHSA Kankakee Regional. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Princeton senior Casey Etheridge set the all-time Bureau County rushing record Friday. He needed 86 yards and totaled 223 yards in Friday's 28-12 win at Hall. He was quick to pass the credit to all of his teammates who have blocked for him. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here’s more from the Times area’s sidelines in Week 6 of the 2025 football season, including looks at standout players from Marquette, Seneca, Ottawa and Streator. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

There are only three weeks left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of Kendall County area football teams still battling to get in. Here are where teams stand heading into Week 7. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Davon Grant became DeKalb's all-time leader in receptions, Adrian Leon set a Genoa-Kingston record with nine extra points in a game and Kaneland picked up its first victory over Sycamore since 2018. We look back at Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

A new chapter of the old football rivalry that started in 1897 took place Friday night. Here’s a dive into history and a recounting of some of those interesting La Salle-Peru-Ottawa matchups in years ending with “5,” viewed a decade at a time. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Seven of the Daily Journal area's 15 prep football teams are 5-1 or better through six weeks, with 12 teams at 3-3 or better. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Huntley lost a heartbreaker to FVC leader Prairie Ridge on Friday night, but 6-foot-5 sophomore QB Malik Carter showed off his potential, throwing for 289 yards and combining for three touchdowns. And more in the McHenry County Week 6 notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here's a look at boxscores for 2025 Week 7 games around Bureau County, including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede games Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The CCL/ESCC had a number of fantastic matchups this week further proving the power possessed by the strongest conference in the state. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The CCL/ESCC had a number of fantastic matchups this week further proving the power possessed by the strongest conference in the state. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Week 6! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Dwight built a 35-point halftime lead Saturday on the way to a 48-14 victory over St. Bede in Peru. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The Fightin' Irish got a Karter Krutsinger touchdown on their third play from scrimmage and never looked back, besting Marian Central to move to 6-0 for the first time in 27 years. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Not often does a team score touchdowns on offense, defense and special teams in one game, but Matthew Blackert did that in one half for Newman on Saturday in a 46-7 home win over Mercer County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Rochelle junior football player Dylan Manning underwent surgery at Loyola Medical Center to remove a blood clot and remove pressure on his brain after suffering a head injury in Friday night’s game at Morris. Manning’s condition was reported on the Rochelle Hubs Facebook page. 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 6 games from around the Suburban Life 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 6 games from around the Record Newspapers coverage area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Sophomore Grant Bowen caught two touchdown passes from Nate Lang, including the go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, and IC Catholic Prep won a 35-28 thriller at St. Francis on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling threw for 352 yards and 3 touchdowns, while the Mount Carmel defense made three red-zone stops during the team's 27-14 win over Brother Rice in a battle of unbeaten, state-ranked programs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jaxson Hansen and the rest of the Woodstock defense held strong late against Plano, defeating the Reapers 20-14 to capture the Blue Streaks' fourth win of the fall. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Elgin defeated Larkin 43 -21 in Upstate Eight West Division action Friday to keep custody of the Little Brown Jug traveling trophy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

QB Jameson Purcell and a strong defensive effort helped Maine South to a 35-7 win over New Trier on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jackson Rudolph rushed for 202 yards and two touchdowns and Wauconda, trailing by 12 in the first half, rallied for a 43-39 win at Grant to stay unbeaten. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The Rams turned a one-score halftime lead into a convincing victory in Friday's rivalry matchup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .