Friday Night Drive

The Dwight football team had its season come to an end with a 44-0 loss at Stockton on Saturday night in the IHSA Class 1A playoff quarterfinals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The Dwight football team had its season come to an end with a 44-0 loss at Stockton on Saturday night in the IHSA Class 1A playoff quarterfinals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Fremd erased a 14-0 deficit and survived a wild finish to beat Bolingbrook 34-33 in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup Saturday, sending the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Fremd erased a 14-0 deficit and survived a wild finish to beat Bolingbrook 34-33 in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup Saturday, sending the Vikings to the state semifinals for the first time in school history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

St. Rita's high-octane offense was too much for Hersey in a Class 7A quarterfinal that saw nearly 100 combined points Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are the semifinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Lockport absolutely overwhelmed Barrington, recording a stunning shutout 35-0 and advancing into the Class 8A semifinals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Jaylin Green and Jameson Davis each scored two touchdowns, Damari Thigpen returned a punt for a score and the Brother Rice defense recorded five sacks during a 42-18 win over St. Charles North in the Class 7A state quarterfinals on Saturday evening.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Mount Carmel has an immense amount of talent on its roster but is still looking to put it all together. It wasn't perfect on Saturday either, but got pretty close in a 48-7 dominance of Lincoln-Way East in the Class 8A quarterfinals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here is the list of scores from quarterfinal-round games in the IHSA football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Wilmington had five touchdown drives of two plays or less as the Wildcats controlled Tri-Valley in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal, sending Wilmington to its third straight state semifinal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Wilmington had five touchdown drives of two plays or less as the Wildcats controlled Tri-Valley in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A quarterfinal, sending Wilmington to its third straight state semifinal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Mariano Velasco caught two touchdown passes and returned an interception for a score to help Oswego rally for a 24-21 win over Maine South in a Class 8A quarterfinal Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Caeden Curran ran 39 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and teammate Owen Olson returned a fumble for a touchdown as Morris topped Geneseo 28-26 in the Class 4A quarterfinalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Caeden Curran ran 39 times for 226 yards and two touchdowns, and teammate Owen Olson returned a fumble for a touchdown as Morris topped Geneseo 28-26 in the Class 4A quarterfinalsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

In a 28-6 win over IC Catholic Prep in the 3A semifinals, undefeated Byron did something teams all season failed to do – shut down the vaunted Knights passing attack.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Polo put together a 'tremendous' defensive performance in a 38-0 win at South Fork on Saturday. The Marcos advance to face Amboy in Friday's I8FA championship in Monmouth.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Monmouth-Roseville was able to keep its Class 3A quarterfinal against Richmond-Burton competitive early on, but they had no answer for the Rockets and running back Hunter Carley in a 31-6 victory for R-B.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Defensive back Andrew Culotta ran back a 67-yard pick-six and also recovered a muffed punt in the second half to help Batavia hold on for a 42-27 victory over Glenbard North to advance to its fourth straight Class 7A semifinal.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

In a defensive slobberknocker Saturday, Amboy's offense found the gear it needed in the second half to defeat Milledgeville 18-8 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association state semifinal at The Harbor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Minnesota recruit Owen Lansu threw touchdowns to Max Troha and Oliver Thulin and ran for a third score in a near flawless first half, and Downers Grove North went on to a 28-10 win over visiting Lincoln-Way West in a Class 7A quarterfinal game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Jackson Failla found Trenton Walker for the go-ahead touchdown with 1:23 to play as Nazareth completed thrilling 24-21 comeback victory over Lake Zurich to advance to the 6A semifinals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

St. Francis advanced to the semifinals for the fourth year in a row with a 44-14 win over King on Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The Fenwick Friars slowed down a potent Burlington Central offense in a 49-21 Class 6A quarterfinal victory Saturday afternoon.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Providence football thumped Washington 39-6 to advance to face the winner of Saturday's Oak Forest-Peoria High quarterfinal for a chance to play in the IHSA 5A state championship game at Hancock Stadium on the campus of the University of Illinois.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Montini started slow but finished strong in its Class 4A quarterfinal with Coal City, topping the Coalers 35-0 to advance to face Morris next weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here is the list of scores from quarterfinal-round games in the IHSA football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Belvidere North got an early defensive score and never trailed in beating host Cary-Grove 17-10 in a Class 5A state quarterfinal game Friday night. C-G defeated Belvidere North in the quarterfinals last year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Dixon's Landon Knigge was named all-state by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association after a record-breaking senior season. Newman, EPC, Forreston, Amboy, Milledgeville, Polo and West Carroll also had all-state selections from the area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Burlington Central senior quarterback Landon Arnold almost quit football his first two years of high school. Saturday, the dual-threat QB leads the Rockets into their Class 6A state quarterfinal game against Fenwick.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

A lot of people's anticipated Class 8A state title is actually a quarterfinal matchup while numerous upstarts are also staking their claim to a deep playoff runs. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

7A was expected to be one of the most wide open draws out of all eight classifications and with five double digit seeds still left it is playing out that way. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 12 of the 2025 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area as the IHSA playoffs continue.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Nazareth and East St. Louis are still on track for a titanic showdown, but other upstarts are hoping to derail that plan. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to collide in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup. Brother Rice continued its dominance in 7A and will battle St. Charles North in the quarterfinals. Fenwick cruised into the 6A quarterfinals and will take on Burlington Central.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for Kendall County quarterfinal football playoff matchups.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Class 5A was probably the most wide open field to try to analyze in the state playoffs, and with the ousting of one of the favorites, Prairie Ridge, that wide open feel remains. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 5A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the IHSA state quarterfinals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

No. 1 Milledgeville (11-0) takes on 10-1 Amboy in a rematch of Week 1 and last year's 8-man state championship. Polo hits the road to South Fork looking its first state championship appearance since winning it all in 2019 and 2021.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Here are previews and picks for quarterfinal games for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Dwight in 1A and both Morris and Coal City in 4A are preparing for quarterfinal IHSA playoff matchups.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.