Best Shaw Local News Network Podcasts (2025)

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7A playoffs: Lincoln-Way Central takes care of Reavis 49-7 3:05

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Lincoln-Way Central displayed all its weapons Friday night in a 49-7 shellacking of Reavis to open its 7A playoff adventure. 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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Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week voting is open for Round 1 of the 2025 playoffs 1:05

12h ago1:05

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Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Round 1 of the playoffs! 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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High school football: First round playoff results; recaps for every game in the Suburban Life area 3:34

12h ago3:34

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Here are results and recaps for every first-round playoff game for teams in the Suburban Life coverage area. 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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8A playoffs: Khairi Sias’ big 49-yard TD catch boosts Lockport past Sandburg 4:30

19h ago4:30

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Khairi Sias hauled in a 49-yard touchdown pass on the first play of the fourth quarter to give Lockport a two-touchdown cushion, and the Porters went on to a 21-14 win over Sandburg in a Class 8A first-round game Saturday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Logan Natyshok’s 5 TDs, stout defense lead Coal City to 49-7 win over Sterling 4:39

20h ago4:39

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Coal City's Logan Natyshok rushed for 272 yards and five touchdowns while the Coalers defense allowed Sterling just 100 total yards in a 49-7 victory in Saturday's Class 4A playoff first-round game in Coal City. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Late air attack leads Burlington Central past Libertyville 3:27

20h ago3:27

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After relying on its ground game for most of the night, Burlington Central went airborne to pull out a thrilling 21-17 Class 6A opening round win over Libertyville Saturday night at Rocket Hill. 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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Chris Chang leads Lake Zurich past Grant in first round of 6A playoffs 3:49

21h ago3:49

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Chris Chang returned the opening kick for a touchdown, intercepted two passes and caught a 70-yard TD to lead Lake Zurich to a 46-13 win over Grant in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. 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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Belleville East outlasts West Aurora for 48-34 win in 8A 3:37

21h ago3:37

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Belleville East topped West Aurora 48-34 in the teams' Class 8A playoff opener Saturday. 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. Patrick scores 21 in second quarter to take control in win over Wauconda 3:59

21h ago3:59

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St. Patrick used a big second quarter to take control in a 49-28 win over Wauconda in a Class 5A first-round playoff game Saturday. 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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Marshaun Thornton, Mount Carmel make statement with first-round win over Loyola 5:34

21h ago5:34

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Emmett Dowling threw two long touchdown passes to Marshaun Thornton and Mount Carmel knocked off three-time defending 8A champion Loyola 21-17 to remain undefeated in its quest for a fourth straight state title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Second round pairings 0:24

21h ago0:24

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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Carmel piles up 540 yards, 60 points in 7A win over Normal Community 3:21

21h ago3:21

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Carmel put up 540 yards against Normal Community in a 7A playoff opener, but the win didn’t come without some anxious moments in the fourth quarter. 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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Luke Gadomski has two INTs, pick-six as Kaneland romps Lakes 68-21 in playoff opener 4:19

21h ago4:19

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Luke Gadomski already had an interception under his belt when Lakes quarterback Ean Ankney was eyeing a receiver on a comeback pass. Gadomski saw what was coming, jumped the route, and took off 64 yards for a touchdown, one of three pick-sixes in the Knights’ 68-21 win over the E Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/…

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DuPec’s touchdown with 59.5 seconds left beats Johnsburg 18-13 in 3A 3:55

21h ago3:55

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A touchdown with 59.5 seconds to play was the difference in DuPec’s 18-13 Class 3A playoff victory over host Johnsburg. 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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2A playoffs: Second-quarter dominance carries Seneca past Port Byron Riverdale, to matchup with Wilmington 4:33

22h ago4:33

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Seneca outscored visiting Port Byron Riverdale by 14 points in the second quarter, ultimately the difference in the Fighting Irish's 35-21, first-round Class 2A playoff victory. 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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Big plays fall Kankakee’s way in first-round win over Lemont 5:26

22h ago5:26

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The Kays got timely plays on both sides of the ball, including fourth-quarter touchdowns from Kymani Billings and Ezekiel Sherrod, to get past Lemont in a physical, defensive-minded Class 5A playoff game at Kankakee Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Clifton Central downs Knoxville 24-6 for first playoff win since 2019 4:33

22h ago4:33

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Clifton Central scored 24 unanswered points in its 24-6 win over Knoxville in the first round of the IHSA Class 1A playoffs, getting three passing touchdowns from Brady Shule. 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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Grant Pomaranski’s 6 TDs help St. Anne pull away from Metro-East Lutheran 3:26

22h ago3:26

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Grant Pomaranski threw for four touchdowns and ran for two scores as St. Anne pulled away in the second half to beat Metro-East Lutheran 39-20 in the first round of the Illinois 8-Man Football Association playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Nate Lang throws 5 TDs, IC Catholic puts up 35-point second quarter to beat Hope in Class 3A first-round game 4:58

22h ago4:58

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Nate Lang threw five touchdown passes to four different receivers, two of them to Grant Bowen, and IC Catholic Prep scored touchdowns on five straight possessions in the second quarter and went on to beat Hope Academy 42-13 in a Class 3A first-round game in Chicago. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-d…

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Valshun Powe, Bloomington Central Catholic run past Princeton in 3A opener 4:40

23h ago4:40

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Valshon Powe scored five touchdowns and rushing for 243 yards to lead Bloomington Central Catholic to a 41-20 victory over Princeton in a Class 3A playoffs opener. 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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Goal-line stand, 99-yard TD drive leads Jacobs to win over Addison Trail 4:42

23h ago4:42

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Jacobs made a goal-line stand then drove 99 yards for a touchdown to help spark the Golden Eagles to a 36-27 win over Addison Trail in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. 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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Wilmington runs wild in first-round 2A win over West Hancock 4:30

23h ago4:30

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Wilmington ran for 362 yards on just 19 carries and held West Hancock to 3 rushing yards in a 70-8 win in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs Saturday. 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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Antioch pulls away from Glenbard South in second half 3:05

24h ago3:05

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Glenbard South closed within two points in the second half, but Antioch pulled away for a 45-23 victory in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. 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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GCMS adjusts on the fly, tops Marquette 28-6 in 1A playoff opener 3:48

1d ago3:48

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After struggling to establish the run early, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley relied on explosive plays through the air and a lockdown defensive effort to beat the Marquette Crusaders in a 1A first-round playoff game Saturday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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5A playoffs: Broden Mackert, Providence run over Springfield High 63-19 3:25

1d ago3:25

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Broden Mackert ran for 145 yards and three touchdowns in the first quarter alone as Providence routed Springfield High on Saturday, 63-19. 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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Zach Washington’s kick return TD turns tied for St. Francis in win over Morgan Park 3:43

1d ago3:43

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Zach Washington returned a kick 81 yards for a TD to help spark St. Francis to a 35-28 come-from-behind victory over Morgan Park in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs Saturday. 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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Amboy starts quest for three-peat with rout of Milford-Cissna Park 4:36

1d ago4:36

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Amboy began its quest for a third straight Illinois 8-Man state championship with a 68-8 win over Milford-Cissna Park on Saturday. 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 pulls away from Hiawatha in I8FA playoff opener 5:10

1d ago5:10

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Polo grabbed momentum early, then Hiawatha fought back. But the Marcos had the answers in the second half and went on to defeat the Hawks 36-14 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association first-round playoff game Saturday in Polo. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Newman gets 3 interceptions in complete postseason win over Ridgeview/Lexington 3:56

1d ago3:56

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Renner Rosengren, Asher Ernst and Riley Mason made plays in the secondary as Newman beat visiting Ridgeview-Lexington 43-8 to open the playoffs in Class 2A. 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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Glenwood proves a bit too tough for Joliet Catholic 3:53

1d ago3:53

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Joliet Catholic's opening round playoff game with Glenwood was a bit like the Hilltoppers regular season. Marked by a slow start, followed by a few positive developments but ultimately ending up just a little bit short in a 17-12 loss to Chatham Glenwood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--35340…

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Alden-Hebron falls to South Beloit in 8-Man playoff opener 1:11

1d ago1:11

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Alden-Hebron's Jack Stewart scored on a 50-yard touchdown run as the Giants fell to South Beloit 37-6 in their Illinois 8-Man Football Association playoff opener on Saturday. 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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Cary-Grove pounces early, eliminates Sycamore in first round 3:26

1d ago3:26

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Cary-Grove scored three first-quarter touchdowns and dominated Sycamore defensively, which was enough to provide a comfortable cushion that was never truly threatened in a 42-14 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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‘It’s been a good ride.’ Sycamore coach Joe Ryan’s career ends with playoff loss to Cary-Grove 2:40

1d ago2:40

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It’s been a few years since Sycamore coach Joe Ryan felt the emotions of a senior playing his last game. But that’s exactly how he phrased his thoughts after a terrific coaching career came to an end Saturday with a 42-14 playoff loss to Cary-Grove. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/sup…

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In return to playoffs, Glenbard West starts fast in win over Willowbrook 3:41

1d ago3:41

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Glenbard West scored eight touchdowns in the first half en route to a 63-21 win over Willowbrook in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs Saturday. 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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Here are the IHSA football playoff first-round scores 3:09

1d ago3:09

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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Geneseo recovers onside kick, drills game winner at buzzer to beat Rochelle 16-14 5:04

1d ago5:04

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After Rochelle denied Geneseo's two-point conversion with 47 seconds left, the Maple Leafs recovered an onside kick and Carson Peters' 36-yard field goal gave Geneseo a 16-14 win in a classic to open the playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Caden Considine rushes for 3 TDs, Byron scores 63 points to roll past Oregon in Class 3A first-round game 1:16

2d ago1:16

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Caden Considine rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns and Byron scored 36 straight points in the second quarter and went on to a 56-15 win over Oregon in a Class 3A first-round game 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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BBCHS gets explosive plays from run game, special teams in 42-21 win 4:34

2d ago4:34

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Bradley-Bourbonnais ran for 264 yards and got a pair of special teams touchdowns from Jamir Burt in its 42-21 home win over Shepard in Friday's IHSA Class 6A postseason opener. 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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Twins Jack and Josh Rappa help power Rolling Meadows past Riverside-Brookfield to first playoff win since 2019 4:07

2d ago4:07

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Known this season for its offense, No. 14-seeded Rolling Meadows used a strong defensive effort to defeat No. 3 host Riverside-Brookfield 29-23 in the Class 6A playoff opener – the program’s first playoff victory since 2019. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Prairie Ridge rolls past Vernon Hills for Class 5A first-round playoff victory 4:25

2d ago4:25

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Prairie Ridge fullback Vincent Byk scored three touchdowns as the top-seeded Wolves went up by 40 points at halftime and defeated 16th-seeded Vernon Hills 46-30 on Friday in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Richmond-Burton shuts out North Boone in Class 3A game called early 4:36

2d ago4:36

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Hunter Carley rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns, the defense set the tone early, and Richmond-Burton's football team beat visiting North Boone 49-0 in a Class 3A playoff opener Friday night. The game was called in the third quarter after a North Boone player was injured. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/f…

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After back-to-back first-round losses, Palatine advances with win over Whitney Young 3:31

2d ago3:31

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After falling in the first round each of the last two years, Palatine got over the hump with a 29-8 win over Whitney Young 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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Niko Kokosioulis scores five TDs, leads Maine South past Downers Grove South in Class 8A first-round game 3:54

2d ago3:54

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Niko Kokosioulis scored four of his first touchdowns in the first half as Maine South rolled past Downers Grove South 56-20 in a Class 8A first-round game. 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 takes control early in first-round rout of United Township 3:30

2d ago3:30

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St. Charles North scored on its first four possessions on its way to a 42-12 rout of United Township in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. 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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TJ Lewis helps Bolingbrook power past Oswego East 4:35

2d ago4:35

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TJ Lewis ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns to help lead Bolingbrook to a 30-20 win over Oswego East in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs 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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Brandon Jenkins enjoys record-setting night in Hersey’s blowout win against Payton in 7A playoffs 4:21

2d ago4:21

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Brandon Jenkins ran for three first-half touchdowns and became Hersey's all-time leading rusher as the Huskies rolled to a 56-0 win against Payton in their Class 7A first-round playoff game Friday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Glenbard East uses quick strikes to blow past West Chicago in Class 7A first-round game 2:56

2d ago2:56

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Glenbard East had multiple touchdowns in less than a minute twice over the first two quarters, propelling them to a 63-29 win over West Chicago that will allow them to face Batavia in the second round. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Barrington scores on all 8 first half drives in 72-13 8A first-round rout of Elgin 3:15

2d ago3:15

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Barrington scored on all eight of its first half drives and rolled to a 72-13 win over Elgin in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs. 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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Lyons, on Ryland Avants’ field goal, edges York in final seconds again, this time in Class 8A first-round game 4:47

2d ago4:47

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For the second straight Friday, Lyons edged York in the final seconds, this time on Ryland Avants' 31-yard field goal as time expired for a 24-21 win in the Class 8A first-round game in Western Springs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Bishop McNamara scores 5 unanswered touchdowns to down Herscher in playoff opener 6:14

2d ago6:14

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Herscher drove down and struck first in Friday's Class 3A first round playoff game at Bishop McNamara, but the Fightin' Irish scored five unanswered touchdowns to down the Tigers and move on. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.By Shaw Local News Network