Friday Night Drive

Week 7 brings another slate of crossover games for the Southwest Prairie Conference, while Sandwich and Plano look to build off their recent successes in Kishwaukee River Conference action. Here are picks and previews for each game around the Record Newspapers coverage area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

DeKalb and Sycamore each take on the leaders of their respective conferene, Kaneland plays a resurgent La Salle-Peru team that gave it all it could handle last year, plus looks at Genoa-Kingston and Hiawatha.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Bishop McNamara heads into a key conference clash with Wheaton Academy, Bradley-Bourbonnais looks to bounce back with a nonconference matchup, and more in the Daily Journal's Week 7 football previews.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Downers Grove North is at York and Downers Grove South hosts Hinsdale South in big West Suburban Conference showdowns, plus Fenwick plays Brother Rice in a matchup of defending state champs. Here are previews and picks for all the Week 7 games from around the Suburban Life area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

In a school well-known for its football accomplishments, Batavia girls flag football harbors similar aspirations. The Bulldogs responded from a blowout season-opening loss by winning four of their last six games and entered the postseason with a winning record.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Chicago Public League's 39 game schedule this weekend could be impacted greatly by a potential strike over unpaid work by the league's officials. Officials haven't been paid for the last three weeks and won't resume work until that issue is resolved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Grant Georgas is well versed in Downers Grove North football, the son of a former quarterback and assistant coach. Now Georgas' own star is shining as he comes off a 250-yard game. That, and notes on Wheaton Academy, Wheaton Warrenville South and Hinsdale Central from Josh Welge.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie preview Week 7 in Illinois high school football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The excercise of projecting the playoff field has become more complicated and harder to get a clearer picture with additional teams get ample chances to prove they can still get into the field. Steve Soucie projects all eight clases of the IHSA playoff field here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Brother Rice battles Fenwick, Mount Carmel hosts Providence, St. Patrick takes on Joliet Catholic and Loyola faces surging St. Ignatius. Here are notable Chicago Catholic League games to watch in Week 7 of the 2026 IHSA football season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

After starting 0-5, Plano finally got a taste of victory with a 47-0 homecoming win over Harvard, powered by Braylon Schmidt's big night on the ground. That, Oswego's pursuit of the SPC West title and Sandwich's looming KRC clash with Woodstock in Skyler Kisellus' football notes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The girls flag football season is underway, with Romeoville, Lincoln-Way East and Minooka earning high sectional seeds as games begin today.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

A plumbing problem at Prairie Ridge's newly renovated stadium is just one example of how what can go wrong has gone wrong for the winless Wolves, who went 10-1 last year. Despite their struggles, coach Mike Frericks remains positive. Plus, more in the Northwest Herald notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Join hosts Josh Welge, Skyler Kisellus and Matt McGowan as they preview Week 7 in the western suburbs in IHSA football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Montini's Israel Abrams, Loyola's Matthew Lee, Brother Rice's Sam Holcomb and St. Francis's Jadon Wilson are just some of the standout individual performers from Chicago Catholic League teams during Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA football season.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Brother Rice claimed a big win over Mount Carmel that shook up a few spots in the top five. Here are the complete Friday Night Drive Power Rankings.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Marmion's late-game dramatics helped the Cadets earn their third win, St. Francis finally completes a comeback victory, and Kaneland proves adept at flipping the script after halftime.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they go Inside the Huddle and review what they saw during Week 6 of Illinois high school football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The La Salle-Peru football team learned from a close loss in Week 2 to pull out a close win in Week 6, Bureau Valley had its best offensive and defense performance of the season, plus more in the NewsTribune/BCR football notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Kankakee football team will forfeit its Sept. 18 win over Lincoln-Way West due to an ineligible player appearing in the game, a violation the Kays self-reported to the IHSA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Joliet Central makes history by qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 1976, Morris puts up huge numbers against Ottawa and more in the Herald-News football notebook.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here's more from the Week 6 sidelines across The Times coverage area, including notes on Marquette, Streator, Dwight and Ottawa.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dundee-Crown senior football player Alejandro Gonzalez leads by example on and off the field. The veteran offensive/defensive lineman has been named a recipient of the Chicago Bears' Latino Heritage Month Youth Leader award.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Geneva football's high-scoring win over Batavia on Friday night set multiple records, but wouldn't have been possible without some key plays from the Vikings. A look inside the numbers and details in the historic rivalry's latest classic.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

There are only three weeks left to earn a spot in the postseason, and plenty of Suburban Life area teams still are battling for a spot. 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.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Brother Rice knocked off Mount Carmel, St. Rita rallied to stun Montini, St. Francis upended Nazareth, St. Patrick snapped its nine-game losing streak against Niles Notre Dame and Marmion beat Benet on a game-winning interception return. Here's the Week 6 CCL football roundup.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Undefeated teams continue to fall from the ranks and it was a particularly wild week in the Chicago Catholic League. 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.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Henderson Yabrough's frist varsity catch went for an 82-yard touchdown. The DeKalb freshman had all of the Barbs' 142 receiving yards on Friday. That and more in the Week 6 rewind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Vote for the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 6 of the 2026 season! Choose your favorite school and submit your vote by 8 p.m. MondayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Saturday, the Battle of Vincennes took place at Rockne Stadium at Roosevelt and Central. Gately Stadium, the traditional setting, is still undergoing renovations. A big crowd made the trip to the West Side, and Morgan Park dominated the fourth quarter for a 20-6 win over Simeon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Saturday, the Battle of Vincennes took place at Rockne Stadium at Roosevelt and Central. Gately Stadium, the traditional setting, is still undergoing renovations. A big crowd made the trip to the West Side, and Morgan Park dominated the fourth quarter for a 20-6 win over Simeon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Newman football had multiple players step up to make big plays in a 14-12 clutch win over Orion on homecoming.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are results and recaps for all the Week 6 games from around the Kendall County area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Here are results and recaps for every Week 6 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.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Even with star Ammar Banire sidelined another week, Oswego earned a dominant 44-21 win at Yorkville, thanks to Graham Schwab's three touchdowns, including a flea-flicker TD pass, and a dominant second half that saw the Panthers force turnovers on four straight drives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Bureau Valley and Amboy co-op football teams won, plus more results in Friday's NewsTribune/BCR roundup.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Kankakee and Bishop McNamara each improved to 5-1 on the season with conference wins, Coal City racked up over 500 yards of offense in a win over Manteno and more in the Daily Journal Week 6 football roundup.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

After throwing INTs on his first two passes, Brody Guthrie led Kaneland from down two touchdowns at halftime to a 28-20 win over Rochelle on Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Dwight improved to 5-2 with a 32-18 victory over St. Bede on Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

The Mendota football team fell behind early and never recovered Friday in a 32-7 loss to Monmouth-Roseville.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Peotone atoned for last year's heart-breaking loss to Reed-Custer with a dominant 40-0 win on Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tim Pruitt ran for 185 yards, three touchdowns and made good on six two-point conversions as Hiawatha beat Schlarman while Genoa-Kingston couldn't connect on a final drive in a loss at North Boone.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.This episode includes AI-generated content.