Friday Night Drive

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 6, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Get ready for Week 6 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kendall County area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Get ready for Week 6 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 .

Here's a preview of The Times area's eight football teams, including a showdown at the top of the Chicagoland Prairie Conference, La Salle-Peru and Ottawa's second meeting of the season and Streator's homecoming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

There's over 50 teams that have already made themselves playoff eligible with their fifth win. But there's an extensive list of interesting games that don't involve any of those squads. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

A preview of all the Week 6 football games around the NewsTribune area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 6 games around the McHenry County area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are the BCR 2025 Week 6 IHSA Preview Capsules featuring Princeton, Hall-Putnam County, Bureau Valley, St. Bede and Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Here are the latest Associated Press IHSA football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Marist and St. Rita snapped their recent losing streaks, while Trae Taylor threw for 5 touchdowns as Carmel scored 70 points against Marian Catholic. Mount Carmel and Brother Rice each improved to 5-0, setting the stage for a massive CCL/ESCC Blue Division showdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Jackson Failla had to do a lot of research in the offseason to prepare for his senior year after his family moved from Pennsylvania to the Chicago area. But the Nazareth quarterback is fitting in seamlessly, throwing six touchdowns in his first start at Joliet Catholic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 6 in high school football in Kankakee County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Sycamore and Kaneland clash in a big Interstate 8 showdown, DeKalb face pivotal test against undefeated Lincoln-Way Central, G-K faces winless Rockford Lutheran and Hiawatha will get a forfeit win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

As we move past the half way point, the edges off the playoff field start to become clearer. But a few small upsets can cause quite an adjustment which bore out after Week 5's games. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Bradley-Bourbonnais brings its undefeated record to Lincoln-Way Central, Clifton Central visits Westville in a battle of Vermilion Valley unbeatens and more in this week's Daily Journal football previews. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Willowbrook senior Anthony Leo, who rushed for 230 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries and had nine tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack in a 45-14 win over Hinsdale South, is the Week 6 Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Josh Welge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Wilmington scored four touchdowns on its first six plays from scrimmage and forced three Manteno turnovers in the first quarter to set the tone for a 49-0 homecoming win on Friday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 6 in the western suburbs in Illinois high school football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

From a homecoming in a crosstown rival’s colors, to two reigning conference champions looking for a crucial victory, here’s a look at how the Tri-City teams stand heading into their rivalry matchups. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Bishop McNamara, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Clifton Central all improved to 5-0 last week. They're three of the teams highlighted in this week's Daily Journal 2-Minute Drill. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Yorkville senior linebacker Caleb Viscogliosi, playing alongside young brother Dillon for the first time since 9U football, is a key part of a Foxes' defense that has helped lead the team to a 5-0 start. That, plus notes on Sandwich and Plano in Josh Welge's football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Join hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie, along with reporter Russ Hodges, as they preview Week 6 in Illinois high school football, including a huge matchup in the Chicago Catholic League. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Previously ranked teams in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings went 22-3 collectively in Week 5 as the top teams officially start to separate themselves from the pack. Check out this week rankings here: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Success came in threes for St. Charles North, as they had three players score at least a trio of touchdowns while also collecting three interceptions to help them to a 53-6 victory over crosstown rival St. Charles East Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .