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The NUIC and WIVC conference hold five of the eight spots in the 1A quarterfinals, are the two conferences heading toward a state final showdown? Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Coal City visits Montini in Class 4A and Wilmington welcomes Tri-Valley in Class 2A in the Daily Journal's quarterfinal football previews.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
A playoff field that started with seven undefeated teams is down to just three. But the group is still chock full of teams that can make a serious run to the title. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.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 break down the second round of the Illinois high school football 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 square off in the Class 8A state quarterfinals. Defending champions Nazareth and Montini are still in the hunt after two rounds. Here are all of the quarterfinal matchups featuring CCL/ESCC programs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for Class 7A and Class 8A. See the proposed regions here.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 Round 2 of the 2025 high school football playoffsBecome 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 the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western suburbsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here's a Bureau County area IF8A and IHSA football playoffs updateBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
More from the Times-area's sidelines from Week 11 (the second round of the IHSA football playoffs), including notes on Seneca and Dwight's second-round games and quarterfinal matchups.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are the quarterfinal round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
The Monmouth-Roseville Titans travel to Bloomington to take on the Bloomington Central Catholic Saints in a Class 3A Round 2 Playoff game.
Here is the list of scores from second-round games in the IHSA football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Tonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with professional rider and trainer for Heritage Farm, Laena Romond. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: Originally from Colchester, VT, Laena Romond grew up showing in equitation, junior hunters and junior jumpers under Fran, Joe and Annie Dotoli at Ox Ridge Hunt Club. A graduate of Mount Holyoke College—where she graduated cum laude in biochemistry— Laena also competed on the IHSA circuit. As a freshman, she won the prestigious USEF/Cacchione Cup. She joined the Heritage Farm team in 2007 and has played an integral role with her natural riding talent and training knowledge. Among her recent competitive highlights are being champion in the Green 3'6" and co-grand champion at the Washington International Horse Show as well as Green 3'6" champion at the National Horse Show.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Purina, Great American Insurance Group and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!
The three-time defending Class 8A State Champions from Loyola were eliminated in Round 1. Who will bring home the big hardware in their place? Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Most of the high seeds advanced in the opening round which creates a number of very intriguing second round matchups. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Providence senior and Lafayette recruit Bryce Tencza has spearheaded the charge for a Celtic rushing attack that has the team rolling into the second round of the IHSA playoffs. A 3rd degree black belt in taekwondo, Tencza was named a CCL/ESCC Orange Lineman of the Year.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
"Seven with Kevin" featuring Illinois Farm Bureau Executive Director of Governmental Affairs and Commodities Kevin Semlow. Illinois Farm Bureau Director of Business and Regulatory Affairs Bill Bodine breaks down the energy bill approved by the Illinois General Assembly during the fall veto session. Seth Laurence at RFD Radio Network affiliate WEZC talks IHSA playoff football.Pigskin Pickins' with DeLoss, Jim, and RFD Radio Content Coordinator Collin Schopp.
The Class 4A field was chock full of perennial powers on pairings night and most of them are still there as we head into Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
A total of 12 CCL/ESCC football teams advanced to the second round of the 2025 IHSA state playoffs. Among the teams still in the hunt for state titles are defending champions Mount Carmel, Nazareth and Montini.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
A clear favorite in the Class 5A draw still hasn't emerged. Will Round 2 provide some clarity on that topic? 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 second round of the IHSA playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Higher seeds were largely undeterred in the opening round of the 6A playoffs, but considerably bigger threats come from the under seeds in Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for IHSA second-round playoff games for teams from the Suburban Life coverage area.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here are previews and picks for second-round matchups for Kendall County football teams.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
The Class 4A field was chock full of perennial powers on pairings night and most of them are still there as we head into Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A 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 11 of the 2025 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area as the IHSA playoffs begin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Here is a look at the second-round playoff matchups awaiting Seneca, Morris and Dwight this weekend.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Five Northwest Herald teams – Burlington Central, Cary-Grove, Jacobs, Prairie Ridge and Richmond-Burton – remain in the IHSA state playoffs. Here is a preview of each team's second-round game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Round 2 of the IHSA playoffs features a lot of are schools, including Tolono-Unity vs Monticello. We talk with Trista Thomas from WCIA about all of this weekend's games. Daniel Thompson covers the Bulls and the Illini. He joins us to talk about both, and expectations for this year. And the people have spoken! Who won our Roadside Snack Draft?
The powerhouses will look to keep rolling through the bracket as big-time matchups loom. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 3A Playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Round 2 in the Illinois high school football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Nazareth cruised over Hononegah, Carmel took a shootout against Normal and St. Patrick knocked out previously unbeaten Wauconda during the first round of the IHSA state football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
The Northwest Upstate Illini Conference and the Western Illinois Valley Conference are already stealing the headlines in the Class 1A postseason. Steve Soucie breaks down the opening round of the 2025 IHSA Class 1A playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Join hosts J.T. Pedelty, Sam Ramirez and Eddie Carifio as they preview Round 2 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.
Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they break down Round 2 of the Illinois high school football playoffs in Kankakee County.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Kaneland and Belvidere North meet Friday in a Class 5A second-round game. It's a rematch of a 6A first-round contest from last year, a win for the Blue Thunder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
The Class 2A field remains chock full of quality teams and the group has a collective record of 147-13 as we move into Round 2. Steve Soucie breaks down the second round of the 2025 IHSA Class 2A playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Kankakee, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Bishop McNamara all clash with CCL/ESCC powers, Wilmington and Coal City face familiar postseason faces and more in the Daily Journal's second-round playoff previews.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for Class 5A and Class 6A. See the proposed regions here.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Piper hosts Plaidcast in Person in front of a live studio audience at Grier School in Birmingham, Pennsylvania with Kara Lawler, Chrystal Coffelt-Wood, Lindsay Shaw, Natalie Townsend, and Logan Faison.Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Kara Lawler is the Head of School after serving as the Dean of Enrollment and Marketing, the English Department Chair, and the Assistant Director of Admissions over the course of her 19-year career at Grier. Kara brings 25 years of educational experience to the school, with a B.A. in English and an M.A.Ed. in Educational Leadership.Guest: Chrystal Coffelt-Wood started in the Fall of 2013 as the Director of Riding. She comes with over 30 years of professional experience in training horses and developing successful, competitive riders on the local and national level in hunters, jumpers, equitation, and dressage. Her students have had much success with top ribbons at Pony Finals, USHJA Zone 2 Finals, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Capital Challenge Horse Show, USDF National Finals, USEF Festival of Champions, FEI North American Dressage Championships, IEA Nationals, USHJA Junior Jumper Championship, and the Devon Horse Show. Guest: Lindsay Shaw graduated from the Grier School in 2020, where she attended for 5 years and served as the Hunt Seat and Dressage captain for 3 years. She competed in USEF, USDF, and IEA competitions with the Grier School Equestrian Team. After graduation, she attended Emory & Henry University where she competed on their IDA and IHSA teams and earned accolades including Female Newcomer Athlete of the Year and a First Level Championship at IDA Nationals and contributed to a 2024 National Champion Team title. She now works at the Grier School as an Admissions and Marketing Associate and Assistant Director of Summer Camp. Guest: Natalie Townsend is from Kempton, PA, and is a senior at the Grier School where she is in her fourth year. She serves as the captain of the Varsity Hunt Seat team and currently competes on the A circuit in the 3'3” Junior Hunter division with her personal horse, Exclusive. Guest: Logan Faison is from Linville, VA, and is a junior at the Grier School and a member of the Varsity Hunt Seat and Western teams. Logan is going into her fourth year at Grier School where she serves as the Varsity Hunt Seat captain for two years. Logan shows both of her personal horses in the AQHA and NRHA circuits as well as many of Grier's talented horses in USEF and USHJA show circuits.Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineRead the Latest Issue of The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: Taylor, Harris Insurance Services, BoneKare, Great American Insurance Group, Equine Affaire and Windstar Cruises Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person event!
Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they preview the second round of the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western suburbsBecome 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 Round 1 of the 2025 high school football playoffsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
More from the Times-area's sidelines from Week 10 (the opening week of the IHSA playoffs) of the football season, including notes on Seneca, Marquette and Dwight's first-round games and second-round matchups.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Matt Rodewald, Steve Soucie, and John Sahly break down what happened with a fifth down in the PORTA vs. Fairfield first-round playoff game, and review what else happened in Round 1 in the IHSA football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Join Travis & on the show today the guys recap round 1 of the IHSA Playoffs, opening round was filled with blowouts, upsets and controversy, Cumberland on to round 2 in another rematch with Arthur, Pick'Em recap, How Do You Like Me Now and Beast Mode for round 1, fans were treated to a classic World Series with the Dodgers going back to back, NFL and another wild Bears game!!
Here are the second round pairings for the 2025 IHSA playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
John reviews the Friday St. Louis metro area games and gives his thoughts on the IHSA and MSHSAA playoff system, plus a preview of the MICDS vs Ladue game.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gateway-sports-venue-show--3605575/support.
Here is the list of scores from Friday first-round games in the IHSA football playoffs.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.
Rutgers is riddle with injuries and the Illini are currently 12.5 point favorites for Saturday's sold out game at Gies Memorial Stadium. We dive into the numbers. Plus, there are A LOT of Illinois sports headlines today. Kurtis has the latest. Tristan Thomas from WCIA 3 calls us to discuss the IHSA Playoffs. And Kurtis throws Evan a bunch of CURVEBALLS including "towns with dirty names."