Best Shaw Local News Network Podcasts (2025)

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Bolingbrook, from last to first, beats Yorkville to win Southwest Prairie West championship 4:44

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6h ago4:44

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TJ Lewis rushed for 173 of his 203 yards in the second half, Tyson Ward also rushed for over 100 yards and had the go-head touchdown with just over a minute left as Bolingbrook beat Yorkville 26-21 to win the Southwest Prairie West championship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support…

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EJ Kuhlman makes Lyons history in win over York 3:56

7h ago3:56

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Junior running back EJ Kuhlman's historic performance powered Lyons past rival York on Friday, as his 246 rushing yards set a new program record. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Bishop McNamara wraps regular season at 9-0, BBCHS claims share of conference: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup 3:58

8h ago3:58

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Bishop McNamara wrapped up its first undefeated regular season since 1998, Bradley-Bourbonnais had its best offensive night of the year to secure a three-way conference title tie and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Stout defense, rejuvenated offense leads Batavia over Wheaton Warrenville South to reclaim DuKane Conference 4:14

8h ago4:14

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Led by a three-touchdown night from Brett Berggren and a stout defense, Batavia cruised past Wheaton Warrenville South with a 45-12 victory to clinch its sixth DuKane Conference championship in seven years Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Donato Gatses’ 264 yards, 5 TDs rally Glenbard North past Wheaton North 3:35

8h ago3:35

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Donato Gatses rushed for 264 yards and five touchdowns, as Glenbard North scored TDs on its first four second-half possessions to rally past Wheaton North 39-20. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Special teams, defensive TDs spark Lake Zurich past Stevenson 49-9 3:58

8h ago3:58

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Lake Zurich showed the rest of Class 6A that it is playoff ready, as the Bears dominated all three phases on their way to a convincing 49-9 road victory over playoff-bound Stevenson. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Sterling beats Rock Island 42-14: Friday’s Sauk Valley football roundup 2:38

8h ago2:38

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Sterling got a fifth win after beating Rock Island 42-14. EPC got its fifth win, Rock Falls fell just short to Rockford Lutheran and more in Friday's Sauk Valley football roundup. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Johnny O’Brien throws for 383 yards, 5 TDs as Fremd routs Schaumburg 1:49

8h ago1:49

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Fremd had 155 yards in penalties and had five TDs called back, but Northwestern recruit Johnny O'Brien threw for 383 yards and 5 TDs to lead the Vikings to a 41-7 win over Schaumburg. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Warren rolls past Libertyville, completes unbeaten North Suburban Conference title 3:12

8h ago3:12

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Facing off against a playoff-qualifying opponent, the Warren football team showed it is ready for the postseason knocking off Libertyville 49-21 on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Naperville North comes back to topple Naperville Central 3:10

8h ago3:10

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William Eloe scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to spark Naperville North's comeback in the Wes Spencer Crosstown Classic on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Barrington beats Hoffman Estates, finishes 5-0 in Mid-Suburban West 2:15

8h ago2:15

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Barrington pulls away from Hoffman Estates for a 38-19 victory Friday to finish 5-0 in the Mid-Suburban League West Division. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Brandon Jenkins, Hersey blow out Rolling Meadows to cap off perfect MSL East season 3:47

8h ago3:47

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Brandon Jenkins ran for 195 yards on 23 carries and scored three touchdowns as Hersey laid sole claim to the Mid-Suburban East title Friday with a 54-14 win over host Rolling Meadows. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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St. Bede falls in regular season finale: Friday’s NewsTribune roundup 2:44

8h ago2:44

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The St. Bede, Mendota, Fieldcrest and Bureau Valley football teams lost their finales, while Amboy improved to 8-1. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Playoff bound Marquette and Seneca roll to wins to finish the regular season: The Times Friday Roundup 4:01

8h ago4:01

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The playoff bound Marquette and Seneca football teams both finished up the regular season strong with decisive victories on Friday, while the Ottawa’s girls tennis team of Zulee Moreland and Yaquelin Hernandez-Solis finish 3-2 at 1A state. Plus, more from around the Times area. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fr…

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Behind Nebraska commit Trae Taylor, Carmel scores final 28 points in comeback to beat Fenwick 3:02

8h ago3:02

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Behind Nebraska commit Trae Taylor, Carmel scores the final 28 points to rally from a two-touchdown deficit and beat Fenwick 38-24. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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‘They aren’t getting rid of me yet.’ Sycamore pulls off comeback, extends Joe Ryan’s final season 5:29

8h ago5:29

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Sycamore erased a 14-point deficit, beating Cahokia on a late field goal by Josh Puleo to lock down win No. 5, guaranteeing a playoff spot and at least one more game in coach Joe Ryan's final season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Prairie Ridge finishes 9-0 regular season with win against Crystal Lake South 3:16

8h ago3:16

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Prairie Ridge completed a perfect regular season with a 54-26 Fox Valley Conference win over Crystal Lake South on Friday night, wrapping up the 10-team conference title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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St. Charles North caims share of DuKane Conference title with triumph over Lake Park 2:48

8h ago2:48

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Quickly executing its offense and applying pressure defense in the first half of its season finale at Lake Park, St. Charles North beat the Lancers 35-16 to win a share of the DuKane Conference title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Cary-Grove outlasts Jacobs in battle of playoff teams 4:55

9h ago4:55

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Logan Abrams rushed for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and Cary-Grove's football team featured three 100-yard rushers in its 44-29 win over host Jacobs on Friday night in the Fox Valley Conference teams' regular-season finale. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Wilmington runs by Coal City to clinch 3rd straight ICE title 4:34

9h ago4:34

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Wilmington claimed its third straight Illinois Central Eight Conference title with a 44-21 home win over Coal City, rushing for 509 yards and sending the Coalers a second-place finish for the third straight year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Rochelle meets latest challenge, beats Waterloo for sixth win 4:28

9h ago4:28

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Roman Villalobos and Tyler Gensler each rushed for over 100 yards, and Brode Metzger had five tackles and forced a fumble as Rochelle beat Waterloo 27-6 for the Hubs' sixth win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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L-P unravels in second half in 34-0 loss O’Fallon 3:33

9h ago3:33

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La Salle-Peru committed four turnovers that led to 17 points for O'Fallon as a seven-point game at halftime turned into a 34-0 loss for the Cavaliers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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‘This is Princeton football’: Tigers blank Erie-Prophetstown to earn sixth win 4:48

9h ago4:48

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Princeton scored on all five of its first-half drives - two set up by interceptions - and the Tigers rolled to a 48-0 rout of playoff-bound Erie-Prophetstown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Minooka goes for two, beats Oswego East by slim 15-14 margin 4:54

9h ago4:54

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Minooka turned away Oswego East on its last-ditch effort to get into field goal range, hanging on to steal a 15-14 victory on the road, and securing a playoff spot in the process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Ottawa runs to 52-0 win over Granite City 3:58

9h ago3:58

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The Ottawa football team rushed for 445 yards, scored touchdowns on their first three possessions and put up points eight of the 10 times they had the ball against Granite City in a dominating 52-0 triumph on Friday night at King Field in Ottawa. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/suppor…

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Knigge makes history as Dixon defeats Genoa-Kingston 4:20

9h ago4:20

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Senior Landon Knigge rushed for a single-game school-record 447 yards and scored five touchdowns to lead Dixon to a 58-20 win over Genoa-Kingston in the regular-season finale Friday night at A.C. Bowers Field. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Joliet Catholic holds off Providence comeback, keeps its playoff hopes alive 4:21

9h ago4:21

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Joliet Catholic football held on for a wild, 30-27 win over playoff-bound Providence – a win that kept JCA in the playoff conversation pending results across the rest of the state. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Illinois high school football scores: Week 9, 2025 10:07

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Final scores in Illinois high school football for Week 9 of the 2025 season. This will be updated as more scores come in Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Glenbard East, on Moises Velazquez’s 48-yard field goal, beats Riverside-Brookfield to win Upstate Eight East 3:56

9h ago3:56

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Glenbard East junior kicker Moises Velazquez nailed a 48-yard field goal as time expired, giving the Rams a thrilling 45-43 victory over Riverside-Brookfield and their second consecutive Upstate Eight East title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Hall-Putnam County can’t overcome early deficit in loss to No. 1 Rockridge 5:36

9h ago5:36

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Early turnovers led to a three-touchdown deficit that Hall-Putnam County couldn't overcome in a 48-21 loss to 2A No. 1 Rockridge on Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Dominant defense, balanced offense spark Nazareth’s win over St. Francis 5:14

9h ago5:14

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Jackson Failla threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns, while four Nazareth players rushed for scores during the team's 42-16 win against St. Francis to clinch the CCL/ESCC Green Division title. Nazareth generated six sacks and three turnovers on defense. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--353409…

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Kaneland gets momentum at half, blows out defending Class 1A champion Belleville Althoff 2:00

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Going down to Belleville Althoff and losing last year is something Kaneland senior lineman Jake Buckley hasn’t forgotten. That made Friday’s 55-28 victory in Maple Park even sweeter. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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David Randecker sets school rushing record, Woodstock North shuts out rival Woodstock 3:11

9h ago3:11

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David Randecker became Woodstock North's all-time leading rushing as the Thunder cruised to a 49-0 Kishwaukee River Conference win over rival Woodstock on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Huntley’s Chase Hojnacki runs for 5 touchdowns in win over Hampshire 3:45

9h ago3:45

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Huntley sophomore Chase Hojnacki scored five touchdowns as the Red Raiders defeated Hampshire 42-25 in Fox Valley Conference action Friday night for their fifth win of the season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Crete-Monee holds off Kankakee’s late rally to claim Southland title 4:42

9h ago4:42

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Crete-Monee scored the game's first four touchdowns, enough of a lead to withstand a late Kankakee push to emerge in the de facto Southland Athletic Conference championship game at Kankakee on Friday Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Manteno builds momentum with 33-6 win over Streator ahead of playoffs 4:23

9h ago4:23

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Similar to how its regular season has finished, Manteno progressively improved as the game went on in its 33-6 victory over Streator in the regular-season finale Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Bennett Konkey, Ben Peterson duo send Geneva past St. Charles East 3:14

9h ago3:14

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Wide receiver Bennett Konkey and quarterback Ben Peterson connected for four touchdowns as Geneva beat St. Charles East 45-20 on Friday night in DuKane Conference action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Polo hits 70-point mark in win over South Beloit 3:21

9h ago3:21

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In an 8-man game pitting 7-1 teams, Polo's offense was potent against South Beloit in the regular-season finale for both teams Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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McHenry takes advantage of short field position in win over Crystal Lake Central 3:11

9h ago3:11

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Ethan Dietmeyer ran for 111 yards and a touchdown as McHenry ended the season with a 20-14 Fox Valley Conference win against Crystal Lake Central on Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Ishmaiah Elliott runs for 356 yards, 6 TDs to lead Waubonsie Valley comeback against DeKalb 4:31

9h ago4:31

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DeKalb kept giving Waubonsie Valley chances in the third quarter. Ishmaiah Elliot and the Warriors kept capitalizing. Elliott scored on plays of over 45 yards on three straight touches as the Warriors came back from six down at halftime for a 49-28 win over the Barbs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night…

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Led by Logan Ruddy’s 4-TD performance, FCW powers past Bushnell-Prairie City 64-20 3:51

10h ago3:51

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The playoffs don’t begin until next weekend, but Logan Ruddy and the rest of the Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland Falcons looked to be in postseason form Friday in their 64-20 dismissal of Bushnell-Prairie City Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Everything works for Burlington Central in big win over Dundee-Crown 2:51

10h ago2:51

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Burlington Central finished the regular season with a 42-6 Fox Valley Conference win against Dundee-Crown on Friday night, getting three touchdown passes from Landon Arnold. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Addison Trail snaps Willowbrook’s 9-game streak, wins West Suburban Gold outright 3:12

10h ago3:12

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Addison Trail dominated Willowbrook 35-0 on its way to the West Suburban Gold Division title Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Missed opportunities cost Newman in loss at Monmouth-Roseville 4:10

10h ago4:10

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Monmouth-Roseville controlled the line of scrimmage, and Newman made too many mistakes in a 40-7 road loss to the Titans to close the regular season Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Joliet West closes out the year with dominant win over Joliet Central on Friday night 4:38

10h ago4:38

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Joliet West and Joliet Central faced off on a Friday night for the first time since the early 90s. The result was a dominant Joliet West win as both teams closed out their respective seasons Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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Morris can’t overcome eight turnovers in loss to Byron Center, Michigan 4:45

10h ago4:45

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Morris was its own worst enemy Friday night, turning the ball over eight times in a 38-26 loss to Byron Center, Michigan Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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CCL/ESCC Week 9 football preview capsule: Division titles, playoff bids on the line 5:46

17h ago5:46

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Playoff spots and divisional championships are on the line as all 24 of the CCL/ESCC football teams prepare to take the field this evening. Here are all of tonight's CCL/ESCC Week 9 matchups. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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A look at Week 9 scores from out of the past around Bureau County 3:20

21h ago3:20

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Here are Week 9 area scores from 10 years ago (2015), 25 years ago (2000) and 50 years ago (1975) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network

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After giving up basketball, Marian Catholic’s Gavin Neil becoming a force on the gridiron 7:20

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Since shifting his focus from basketball to football, Marian Catholic senior Gavin Neil has become one of the top defensive line prospects in the state. A three-star recruit heading to Boston College, Neil has 39 total tackles, 12 TFLs and 6 sacks over 8 games this season. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-…