Friday Night Drive

Lincoln-Way East's football team started the Class 8A postseason with a couple players stepping into new roles and delivering in a 31-7 victory over Oak Park-River Forest. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Chris Georgas rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns and caught a TD from Zack Assaad, and York ran its win streak to five straight games with a 42-14 Class 8A first-round win at Downers Grove South. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Bishop McNamara football team was unable to get a payback win over Hope Christian in Friday's IHSA Class 3A first-round playoff matchup, falling 36-13 at home just three weeks after losing 42-10 at home to the Eagles in Week 8. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Coal City's football team scored on its second play from scrimmage and never looked back, besting Chicago Leo 35-8 to advance in the Class 4A IHSA playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Lincoln-Way West’s 21-7 victory over Plainfield North on Friday night wasn’t as spectacular as it was workmanlike. The Warriors used their burly offensive line to make room for QB Jacob Howard and RB Carl Langley III, who ran for 87 and 103 yards, respectively. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-genera...

Sterling returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, and led by two scores for most of Friday night's Class 4A playoff game against Marmion en route to a 35-21 victory. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Glenbard North, a No. 38 seed, upset sixth-seeded Jacobs 35-13 on Friday night in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. The Golden Eagles finished the season at 8-2. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Morris opened the Class 5A postseason with a statement Friday night, overwhelming Tinley Park 70-0 behind a dominant performance in all phases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Huntley running back Chase Hojnacki rushed for 229 yards and four touchdowns as the Red Raiders routed Oswego East 48-17 in their Class 8A first-round playoff game Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Cary-Grove's Zach Witt and the Trojans defense made plenty of noise in a 45-13 win against Hinsdale South in a Class 5A first-round playoff game Friday night in Cary. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Jackson MacDonald's interception changed the flow of the game, Caden Ralph made sure Sycamore got points from it, and Dylan Curtis approached 200 yards rushing as the No. 9 Spartans picked up a 42-20 playoff win at No. 8 Belvidere. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Zachary Surowiec and Kevin Jay combined for three first half rushing touchdowns that catapulted Downers Grove North to a 28-0 lead, and the Trojans went on to a 49-14 win over West Chicago in the Class 7A first round game in Downers Grove. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Picking up where it left off last week, St. Francis racked up 528 yards of offense, Jadon Wilson tossed three touchdown passes and Tivias Caldwell Jr. ran for two touchdowns as the Spartans beat Kaneland 48-12 in the first round of the IHSA Class 5A football playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI...

Despite a slow start offensively, Batavia reverted back to normal in the second half with 25 unanswered points to defeat Lincoln-Way Central, 39-10, in the first round of the Class 7A postseason bracket. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are the results from this round of the IHSA playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Prairie Ridge's football team was winless through seven weeks and in the midst of its worst season in program history. The Wolves then won a game in double overtime, and they've kept winning. Saturday night, they visit Woodstock in a first-round game of the Class 5A playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode inc...

Brothers Jake and Conor Fleming grew up around the Marist football program. Conor was coach Mike Fitzgerald's ball boy just a few years ago. The boys, who represent a third generation of Flemings to attend Marist, have formed one of the CCL's top quarterback-receiver duos. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includ...

Marian Central's football team made the Class 3A state playoffs with only three wins, then upset host Kewanee in an opening-round game. The Hurricanes, who last made the playoffs in 2017, are the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 10. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 8A playoffs with picks for every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Chicago Catholic League has selected its football award winners for the 2026 season. Below are the winners from all 24 CCL teams across six divisions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 7A playoffs with picks for every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Eddie Carifio, Sam Ramirez, and JT Pedelty preview the first round of the Illinois high school football playoffs 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 .

Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview the first round of the playoffs in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support .

Steve Soucie breaks down the Round of 32 of the 2026 IHSA Class 6A playoffs with his picks to win every game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are previews and picks for the first round of the IHSA and I8FA football playoffs. Sterling hosts Marmion Academy, Dixon heads to Evergreen Park, Newman is at Rockridge, Forreston faces Lena-Winslow, Erie-Prophetstown is at home, Amboy hosts Milledgeville and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support . This episode includes...