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Sep 29, 2026 · 7:10
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…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8:10
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:…
Sep 29, 2026 · 6:11
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…
Sep 29, 2026 · 32:17
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:…
Sep 29, 2026 · 6:17
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…
Sep 29, 2026 · 1:39
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…
Sep 29, 2026 · 7:59
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…
Sep 29, 2026 · 25:16
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 6:38
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,…
Sep 28, 2026 · 0:50
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.…
Sep 28, 2026 · 4:46
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 4:23
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:…
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:28
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:21
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:00
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 11:40
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…
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:13
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.…
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:32
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…
Sep 27, 2026 · 0:50
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. Monday Become a supporter of this…
Sep 27, 2026 · 3:49
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…
Sep 27, 2026 · 3:49
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…
Sep 27, 2026 · 4:31
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:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:04
Here are results and recaps for all the Week 6 games from around the Kendall County area. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 2:50
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:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:54
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,…
Sep 26, 2026 · 2:29
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:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 2:33
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…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:22
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…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:29
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 .…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:45
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:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:27
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:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 1:53
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…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:24
Here's a rundown of Week 6 results from across the Herald-News area, including big wins for Lockport, Lincoln-Way East and Morris. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:45
La Salle-Peru knocked off Sycamore as conference foes for the first time in eight meeting, beating the Spartans 16-7 on Friday in an Interstate 8 battle. Become a supporter of…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:28
Jadon Wilson threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third score, and St. Francis rallied past visiting Nazareth 24-21 on Evan Kolinski's 24-yard field goal with 2:37 left. Become…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:37
Princeton’s football team saw its chances of reclaiming the Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division title take a hit Friday, as the Tigers were outdone 21-6 at Kewanee.…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:05
Geneva football survived a late 14-point comeback from Batavia to hang on for a 56-49 victory that featured 15 touchdowns. Vikings RB Nelson Wendell scored four, including a…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:46
Griffin Russell threw three touchdowns and ran for another to propel Lockport to its third straight victory, a 42-21 double-up of Bradley-Bourbonnais in a Southwest Suburban…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:34
Things got a lot closer and more interesting than the first half suggested they might, but in the end the Herscher Tigers got their first win of the season Friday, 28-20 over the…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:48
Sterling football forced five turnovers on downs, had an interception and held on to beat Morton 27-20 for a fifth straight win. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:56
Morris exploded for 34 first-quarter points and cruised to a 76-0 win over Ottawa on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 6:15
Freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb, already a Division I prospect, delivered when it mattered most. Holcomb accounted for 237 yards and four touchdowns as Brother Rice knocked off…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:42
The Marquette football team - sparked by a game-opening kickoff return touchdown by Connor Baker - played solid on both sides of the ball in a 56-27 victory over rival Seneca on…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:27
Tommy Vendl rushed for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and St. Charles North deflected a go-ahead two-point conversion pass in the final minutes to hold on and beat St. Charles…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:41
Blake Ittersagen caught a 28-yard touchdown pass from Mason Bachara on a double-pass trick play to break a scoreless tie, and Wheaton Warrenville South went on to a 21-16 win…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:26
For the first time in 50 years, the Joliet Central football team is headed to the IHSA playoffs. The Steelmen earned their third victory of the season Friday with a 12-7 win at…
Sep 26, 2026 · 2:30
Cary-Grove moved to 4-2 with a road win at Crystal Lake Central, McHenry got past Prairie Ridge 20-19, plus more results in the McHenry County Week 6 roundup. Become a supporter…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:54
Behind some key defensive stops and four forced turnovers, Momence downed Iroquois West 28-20 in VVC play to pick up their second straight win, and put the program on the brink…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:58
Malik Carter threw for 239 yards and four touchdowns, Chase Hojnacki rushed for 122 yards and two TDs, and Huntley beat visiting Jacobs 47-6 on homecoming to take over sole…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:50
Dixon allowed just 37 total yards and had three interceptions on defense, and took advantage of a short field all game long in a 47-0 Big Northern Conference victory Friday at…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:14
Richmond-Burton got big rushing performances from fullback Riley Shea and running back Hunter Carley as the Rockets coasted to a 36-7 Kishwaukee River Conference win over…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:11
Dundee-Crown senior quarterback Ikey Grzynkowicz ran 24 times for 176 yards and three touchdowns, and the Chargers improved to 3-3 on the season with a 28-14 Fox Valley…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:13
"When you add those things up, it's too many to win a game." A late fumble, missed red-zone chances, and defensive lapses cost the Barbs a 21-20 loss to Neuqua Valley. Become a…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:30
Burlington Central's Wagner Viebrock returned the opening kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown, and the Rockets went on to beat Hampshire 13-6 in a low-scoring Fox Valley Conference…
Sep 26, 2026 · 3:41
Woodstock brought an intense brand of physical football to the table in beating Marengo 25-14 in a Kishwaukee River Conference contest Friday night. The Blue Streaks ran for 224…
Sep 26, 2026 · 5:25
A Rockridge interception in the third quarter led to the go-ahead touchdown, and the Rockets went on to a 27-14 win over previously unbeaten Erie-Prophetstown in a matchup of…
Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00
High school football scores from around Illinois for Week 6 of the 2026 season Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 4:19
Sterling is the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 5 after a 63-56 win over Galesburg. It was the highest scoring game in program history as the Golden warriors…
Sep 25, 2026 · 0:30
Here is the Week 6 Illinois Media Poll for football, which which was released Thursday for all eight classes. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 2:20
Fourteen Chicago Catholic League teams, including undefeated Loyola and IC Catholic Prep, have won three games and earned playoff spots entering Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA football…
Sep 25, 2026 · 4:38
Crystal Lake South's flag football team made history Thursday evening, topping Crystal Lake Central 27-21 and winning its first Fox Valley Conference championship. Cara Schroeder…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:09
St. Ignatius enters the Class 8A rankings, while unbeaten Loyola remains No. 1 in Class 8A and unbeaten IC Catholic Prep is the No. 1 team in Class 3A. Here's where Chicago…
Sep 24, 2026 · 4:46
It’s been seven years since St. Charles East defeated rival St. Charles North. But Friday night poses the Saints’ best chance to win in recent memory. Guided by a defense…
Sep 24, 2026 · 12:20
Bishop McNamara, Kankakee and Bradley-Bourbonnais will look to improve to 5-1 on the season, Wilmington will look to remain unbeaten and more storylines to watch for in the Daily…
Sep 24, 2026 · 44:22
Hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty preview Week 6 of Illinois high school football in the western and southern portions of northern Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 33:42
Hosts Alex Kantecki and Joe Aguilar preview Week 6 in high school football in McHenry County. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 10:01
Here are previews and picks for each Week 6 football game in the Sauk Valley area. Dixon hosts Oregon, Sterling hosts Morton from Indiana, Erie-Prophetstown (5-0) heads to…
Sep 24, 2026 · 16:23
Pivotal conference games in the Southwest Prairie, Southwest Suburban and Chicago Catholic League dot the schedule in Week 6. Here are the Herald-News Prep Football Capsules for…
Sep 24, 2026 · 3:27
A number of the state's remaining 51 undefeated teams face big challenges this week. Steve Soucie takes a look at the top matchups of Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 19:38
Huntley hosts Jacobs in a battle for sole possession of first place in the Fox Valley Conference, while Johnsburg visits Richmond-Burton in a battle of Kishwaukee River…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:54
Here's Brian Hoxsey's look at Week 6 of the 2026 IHSA football season across The Times area, including Marquette traveling to Seneca, Ottawa and Streator on the road and Dwight's…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:56
St. Bede looks to win its fifth game in a row as the Bruins (4-1) travel to Dwight (4-1), La Salle-Peru (3-2) hosts Sycamore (3-2) in Interstate 8 play, plus a look at the…
Sep 24, 2026 · 5:57
St. Ignatius hasn't strayed from the triple option. Led by sophomore running back Nino Capuano, junior quarterback Reid Hites and an improved defense, the Wolfpack are…
Sep 24, 2026 · 8:00
DeKalb, Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston are looking to bounce back after tough conference losses. We take a look at all of the DeKalb County Week 6 games. Become a supporter of this…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:23
Oswego and Yorkville will go head-to-head in Week 6 for another classic SPC West showdown, and Plano will try to end its drought against a Harvard team it defeated last year.…
Sep 23, 2026 · 21:18
Unbeaten Wheaton North hosts Wheaton Warrenville South in a crosstown clash and Nazareth travels to St. Francis in a key CCL Green game. Here are previews and picks for those…
Sep 23, 2026 · 29:11
Hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie preview Week 6 in Illinois high school football and start to take a hard look at what the brackets might look like come playoff time. Become a…
Sep 23, 2026 · 8:50
Batavia vs. Geneva headlines multiple rivalry matchups in Week 6, including St. Charles East vs. St. Charles North, Hampshire vs. Burlington Central, and more previews and picks…
Sep 23, 2026 · 7:53
Led by linebacker Ben Hultgren, Burlington Central's defense returns to normal. Plus, West Aurora and Aurora Central Catholic win with new quarterbacks under center in Matt…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:49
256 teams have already reached three victories, so why does it seem we are destined to need a considerable group of 2-wins to fill the field? An explanation as to why comes this…
Sep 23, 2026 · 4:24
Crystal Lake Central intercepted four passes, with two coming from senior Katelyn Hallum, whose pick-six sealed the team's 25-12 win over Dundee-Crown during Fox Valley…
Sep 22, 2026 · 4:15
The Batavia and Geneva football rivalry dates back to a practice game in 1912 at an unknown location. Since then, the two teams have played official games almost every year, and…
Sep 22, 2026 · 5:30
Each fresh off a blowout win, SPC West foes Oswego and Yorkville will go toe-to-toe Friday in another edition of a competitive psuedo-rivalry. That, Sandwich's big bounce-back at…
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:42
Koby Armstrong and his coach have a discrepancy on just how diminutive the Hinsdale South senior receiver is. His impact in his debut season? Giant. The 5-6 transfer is a huge…
Sep 22, 2026 · 26:23
Hosts Russ Hodges and Steve Soucie preview Week 6 in the CCL and more on the latest podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:34
Sterling's 63-56 win over Galesburg was the highest combined point total in program history after 17 total touchdowns. Amboy rolled to a win at Polo and a Maceo Williams…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:49
The football rivalry between Cary-Grove and Huntley added a new chapter Friday night. For the fifth year in a row, their Fox Valley Conference game came down to the final minute.…
Sep 22, 2026 · 29:39
Join hosts Josh Welge, Skyler Kisellus and Matt McGowan as they preview Week 6 in the western suburbs in IHSA football. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 7:32
St. Bede relied on senior Brennen Hirst in overtime Friday, La Salle-Peru continued to dominate Ottawa, Hall-Putnam County and Mendota have bye weeks upcoming, and more in the…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:16
Loyola and IC Catholic Prep look to remain undefeated, Brother Rice squares off with Mount Carmel in the Blue Division and Fenwick battles Providence in the Orange Division. Here…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:44
The top of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings remained very stable, the same can not be said for the lower half of the rankings. Here are the complete Friday Night Drive Power…
Sep 22, 2026 · 5:57
Here are the IHSA regional and sectional assignments for McHenry County-area girls flag football teams. Playoffs begin next week. The state tournament will be held Oct. 16-17 at…
Sep 22, 2026 · 3:53
A passing touchdown and a running score by Mallory Crisafulli sparked Joliet West to a 20-6 flag football win over Joliet Central on Monday. Become a supporter of this podcast:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 6:40
The flag football postseason begins on Sept. 29. Undefeated St. Charles North is the top seed in its sectional grouping, which features eight other Kane County Chronicle area…
Sep 22, 2026 · 25:36
Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they go Inside the Huddle and review what they saw during Week 5 of Illinois high school football. Become a supporter of this…
Sep 21, 2026 · 4:49
Richmond-Burton senior Trey Maziarz started playing soccer when he was 5 years old and last year scored 20 goals for the Rockets. He gave up the sport this year, however,…
Sep 21, 2026 · 3:35
Erie-Prophetstown's Evan Steimle is the Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week, presented by Loescher Heating and Air Conditioning. He helped the Panthers beat Newman 14-13 for the…
Sep 21, 2026 · 4:17
Here’s more from the Week 5 sidelines across The Times coverage area, including notes on Marquette, Streator, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Ottawa. Become a supporter of this…
Sep 21, 2026 · 4:25
On the field, Marmion’s Nick Roche is one of 11. Off the field, he’s one of 10 siblings. Taking lessons from his older brothers, the junior linebacker wants to be the best…
Sep 21, 2026 · 11:16
Nazareth handed Providence its first loss since dismissing coach Tyler Plantz, Fenwick outlasted St. Francis, Mount Carmel dominated St. Patrick, Montini won a shootout against…
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