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Mount Carmel finished the same place it started the season in the No. 1 spot of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings. Check out the final rankings here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Davon Grant will leave DeKalb as the most prolific receiver in school history. He heads to the University of Illinois as the all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards and is the Daily Chronicle 2025 Football Player of the Year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Jonas Williams, a USC commit and one of the top quarterbacks in the country, was named Gatorade Player of the Year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
St. Francis senior Zach Washington, an All-CCL/ESCC honoree who helped the Spartans win their first IHSA state football championship since 2008, has signed to continue his career at Michigan State. "I think I can grab any 50-50 ball that I get my hands on."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here's our 2025 All-BCR Football Team, representing players from Bureau Valley, Hall, LaMoille, Princeton and St. Bede.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
From a couple of NIU commits at quarterback to dynamic players in the secondary, we look at the best football players in DeKalb County with the Daily Chronicle 2025 All-Area Football Team.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Davon Grant will leave DeKalb as the most prolific receiver in school history. He heads to the University of Illinois as the all-time leader in receptions and receiving yards and is the Daily Chronicle 2025 Football Player of the Year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie as they recap the Illinois high school football state championship games for Class 8A-5A.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2025 Early Signing Day Period for NCAA Division I football. Here is a list of CCL/ESCC players who will be playing Division I FBS and FCS football next year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Wednesday marked the beginning of the 2025 Early Signing Day Period for NCAA Division I football. Here is a list of CCL/ESCC players who will be playing Division I FBS and FCS football next year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Oswego junior linebacker Cam Loghmani walked into the postgame interview room carrying the Class 8A runner-up trophy, and briefly put it in the center of a table. He could indeed hold it high. The Panthers, in defeat, put a fitting capper on a memorable run to the Class 8A final.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
There was almost no flashiness in the final game of the IHSA football season as Mount Carmel and Oswego found themselves embroiled in a defensive struggle with the Caravan claiming their 17th state title with a 20-3 win.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Kameron McGee recorded 4 TFLs and 2 sacks, Brayden Parks had 3.5 TFLs and Javeyon Lockett totaled 10 tackles as Brother Rice shut out St. Rita 16-0 to win the IHSA 7A state football championship at NIU on Wednesday. McGee: "I think we have the best defense in the country."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Instant Gamer: C.J. Gray accounted for 2 touchdowns as Brother Rice shut out St. Rita 16-0 to win the IHSA 7A state championship at NIU's Huskie Stadium on Wednesday evening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Oswego East junior quarterback Danielle Stone, who led the Wolves to Southwest Prairie Conference and regional titles, is the Record Newspapers girls flag football Player of the Year. Read more about her in this interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Oswego East junior quarterback Danielle Stone, who led the Wolves to Southwest Prairie Conference and regional titles, is the Record Newspapers girls flag football Player of the Year. Read more about her in this interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Willowbrook senior Marli Smrz, who threw for over 3,600 yards and 72 touchdowns in leading the Warriors to a 22-1 record and third place in the state, is the Suburban Life girls flag football Player of the Year. Read more about her in this Q&A interview.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Marist 6-foot-7 wide receiver Stephen Brown, a two-sport standout with Division I football and basketball offers, has committed to play football at NC State. Brown, whose father Andre played at Miami (FL) and in the NFL, caught 63 passes for 1,035 yards and 10 TDs at Marist.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Fenwick took advantage of nearly every opportunity sent its way on Tuesday night and despite losing nearly every statistical category, they won the stat that mattered in a 38-28 win over East St. Louis in the Class 6A title game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
St. Francis senior quarterback Brock Phillip took in a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth and goal with 11 seconds left, as the Spartans rallied past Providence 39-35 in Tuesday's Class 5A championship game at Illinois State in the first-ever IHSA game played in December.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
St. Francis senior quarterback Brock Phillip took in a 1-yard touchdown run on fourth and goal with 11 seconds left, as the Spartans rallied past Providence 39-35 in Tuesday's Class 5A championship game at Illinois State in the first-ever IHSA game played in December.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Robbie Connor rushed for 96 yards and 3 touchdowns, Charlie Klass added 2 rushing touchdowns and Reid Hites threw for a touchdown as St. Ignatius took down Morgan Park 40-12 to win its second straight Prep Bowl.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Robbie Connor rushed for 96 yards and 3 touchdowns, Charlie Klass added 2 rushing touchdowns and Reid Hites threw for a touchdown as St. Ignatius took down Morgan Park 40-12 to win its second straight Prep Bowl.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Join hosts Matt Rodewald and Steve Souce as they break down the Class 4A-1A Illinois high school football state title games, talk about the weather postponements, and preview the Class 8A-5A state title games.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
The Class 7A/8A state football title games have been rescheduled for Wednesday afternoon and evening at Northern Illinois UniversityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Morris's Caeden Curran (Offensive POTY), Mick Smith (Defensive POTY) and Kaneland's Jake Buckley (Lineman of the Year) are among the Interstate 8's All-Conference players for the 2025 season. Below are all of this year's winners, including Honorable Mentions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Huntley senior Aubrina Adamik, who recorded over 2,200 receiving yards and scored 35 total touchdowns while adding 18 interceptions, is the 2025 Northwest Herald Girls Flag Football Player of the Year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Israel Abrams threw four touchdown passes, two on long ones to Luca Florio, and Montini beat Rochester 47-33 in the Class 4A state final for its second straight state title, eighth overall, and completed the program's second undefeated season with its 24th straight win.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Israel Abrams threw four touchdown passes, two on long ones to Luca Florio, and Montini beat Rochester 47-33 in the Class 4A state final for its second straight state title, eighth overall, and completed the program's second undefeated season with its 24th straight win.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Byron's Caden Considine rushed for a Class 3A championship game record 367 yards, one of many finals records to fall, but the Tigers needed a defensive stop in the final seconds to turn away Tolono Unity 56-50 in a Class 3A championship game thriller at Illinois State.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Wilmington won its third state title in the last five years and fourth in program history after downing Maroa-Forsyth 42-6 in the IHSA Class 2A State championship game on SaturdayBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
According to sources, the Illinois High School Association has postponed Saturday's slate of football games at the state finals. There is currently no official word on when or where the games will be playedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Lena-Winslow was making its sixth consecutive Class 1A title game appearance, but had fallen in its last two championship games. The Panthers must have decided they didn't much care for the runner-up vibe though as they dominated their way to a 58-13 victory over Brown County.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Oswego coach Brian Cooney was a senior linebacker on the 1992 state championship team, that school's first, and was on the coaching staff for the 2003 champions. Now he's leading his alma mater into the Class 8A championship game against Mount Carmel. "It mirrors a little bit."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Mount Carmel was an expected team in the Class 8A final, its opponent however, Oswego, would classify as a surprise. Steve Soucie previews Saturday's Class 8A title game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
It's an all CCL/ESCC final in Class 7A where favored Brother Rice has run through the field with fervor while St. Rita is the only team still playing that had four regular season losses. Steve Soucie previews Saturday's Class 7A title game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Dario Milivojevic has not been afraid to do anything for St. Francis. And with one win separating the team from a state title, he's ready to do it one last time.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
As the Wilmington offense enters Friday's IHSA Class 2A State championship game red hot, it's the offensive line where the Wildcats set the tone in their signature double-wing offense.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Montini's Angelo DeSensi grew up on the Chicago Bulls, and once had NBA dreams. Now the 6-foot-5, 280-pound senior left tackle and ace student is the anchor of the unbeaten Broncos' offensive line as they go for the program's eighth state title Friday night.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
The Three Rivers announced its all-conference football team and L-P's Aubrey Duttlinger and Kelsey Frederick earned all-state honors in volleyball.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Providence Catholic won only four games last year, losing in the regular season finale to keep the Celtics out of the postseason. A year later, they're playing in the state championship game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
It's not surprise to see East St. Louis in the state title game and most expected a CCL/ESCC team to be battling them. There is one, but it probably isn't the team most though it would be. Steve Soucie previews Saturday's Class 6A title game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
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