Friday Night Drive

A wild 20-second stretch in the second quarter and a key sequence as time wound down in the fourth provided the big plays the Herscher Tigers needed to hand host Streator a 28-14 defeat Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Dixon dominated both sides of the ball in a 55-0 Homecoming victory over Big Northern Conference foe Stillman Valley on Friday night at A.C. Bowers Field. Dixon's defense has not given up a point in four straight games Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Johnsburg senior Shawn Halloran set the tone by intercepting Marengo's first pass attempt of the game early in the first quarter, and from there the Skyhawks rolled to a 28-0 win in their Kishwaukee River Conference game Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

The Coalers forced four Manteno turnovers, got four Connor Henline touchdown passes, and saw three players score at least two touchdowns apiece in a 55-0 win at Manteno on Friday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mendota dominated the second half for a 45-13 victory over Kewanee on Friday for the Trojans' first winning streak since 2021 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jacobs running back Caden DuMelle accounted for 203 total yards and two TDs, while Justin Gonzalez ran in the game-winning score as the Golden Eagles rallied for a 27-21 win over Crystal Lake Central on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Mick Smith and Caeden Curran each scored twice on the ground as Morris remained unbeaten with a 37-14 win over Rochelle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Caleb Peters nailed a 28-yard field goal in overtime to help Batavia to a 24-21 victory in overtime over Geneva in the 107th playing of the two teams Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

QB Landon Arnold ran for for 155 yards, including an 87-yard score, while completing 11 of 17 passes for 100 yards and two scores as Burlington Central beat McHenry 42-7 in their Fox Valley Conference game Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hampshire's Chris Whetstone moved to QB after a slow start on offense and the move paid off as he helped spark the Whip-Purs to a 24-21 Fox Valley Conference victory over Crystal Lake South Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Starters and reserves alike were making plays for Sterling in a 55-13 Homecoming win over Alleman on Friday night at Prescott Memorial Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Kaneland quarterback Jalen Carter recorded more than 250 yards of total offense and helped the Knights to a 34-14 win against Sycamore, their first over the Spartans since 2018 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Freshman running back Leo Zavala made his first varsity start and made the most of his debut. The 5-foot-8, 150-pounder rushed six times for 105 yards and scored three touchdowns as Cary-Grove rolled past Dundee-Crown 46-27. 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 6 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 .

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Jonas Williams broke the IHSA career passing TD record, and coach Rob Zvonar collected his 250th career win as the Griffins rolled to a 42-6 victory over Metea Valley on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Hall and Princeton will meet for the 98th time Friday night in their century long Bureau County gridiron rivalry. The series dates back to 1915 when the Tigers won 30-6. They did not play from 1929-34 and not continuously until Hall joined the now defunct NCIC in 1942. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

A look at the postseason paths ahead for Will County's girls flag football teams, including Joliet West, Joliet Central, the four Plainfields, Romeoville, Minooka and Bolingbrook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are Week 6 area scores from out of the past around Bureau County Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Maya Zanzola threw four touchdown passes to lead Joliet West to a 46-0 win over Joliet Central in the final game of the regular season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Playing for his teammates and with family on his mind, Nazareth senior and Illinois State recruit Jake Cestone went for 194 yards and 4 TDs in a win over Joliet Catholic. A three-time state champion, Cestone has fought through injuries and personal hardship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

From a terrifying car accident at the end of his junior year to a summer mission trip to Africa, Bradley-Bourbonnais linebacker/tight end Calvin Kohl has seen his perspective on life change in multiple ways as he's started his senior year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

From a terrifying car accident at the end of his junior year to a summer mission trip to Africa, Bradley-Bourbonnais linebacker/tight end Calvin Kohl has seen his perspective on life change in multiple ways as he's started his senior year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Get ready for Week 5 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area, including rivalry showdowns between Batavia and Geneva and St. Charles North and St. Charles East. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Join hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty as they preview Week 6 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 .

Dixon hosts Stillman Valley, Sterling hosts Alleman, Rock Falls heads to Winnebago and Newman faces Mercer County on Saturday in this week's Sauk Valley football slate. Here are previews for all 14 games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .