Best Spartan Media Network Podcasts (2025)

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The Sports Life 09-26-25 58:50

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This week's episode of The Sports Life highlights great traditions in Big Ten Football: Iowa Wave, Jump Around and Mr. Brightside.By Spartan Media Network

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St. Charles North in control of first crosstown rivalry matchup, get big win over St. Charles East 3:39

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Success came in threes for St. Charles North, as they had three players score at least a trio of touchdowns while also collecting three interceptions to help them to a 53-6 victory over crosstown rival St. Charles East Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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IHSA football Week 5 review: Can anyone stay undefeated? 50:06

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Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down what happened in Week 5 in Illinois high school football 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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Several Spartans score in Romeoville’s win over Plainfield East 3:55

3h ago3:55

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Five different players scored as Romeoville's flag football team topped Plainfield East 33-6 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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Mendota defense has ‘been fantastic’: NewsTribune football notebook 6:42

7h ago6:42

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The Mendota and Hall defenses are playing well, L-P looks to extend its winning streak against Ottawa and more in the NewsTribune football notebook. 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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Herald-News football notebook: Plainfield Central moving forward behind Morrisette 5:10

10h ago5:10

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After going 0-9 last season, QB Tommy Morrisette has helped Plainfield Central notch two wins already this year. That, plus notes on Lincoln-Way East linebacker Casey Mikrut's deja vu interception, the Jonas Williams record watch and more in the Herald-News football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/frid…

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FCW has rare QB1/DE in Brezdyn Simons; Chicagoland Prairie playoff picture: The Times Week 5 Notebook 5:39

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More from the Times area's sidelines in Week 5, including more on Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Ottawa, Streator and the Chicagoland Prairie's revised playoff picture. 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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Jonas Williams ties state passing touchdown record as Lincoln-Way East rolls over Naperville Central 3:57

11h ago3:57

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Lincoln-Way East rolled past Naperville Central, and Jonas Williams tied the state's career passing touchdown record during a 44-7 Southwest Valley Blue 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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Dundee-Crown defense delivering shutouts: McHenry County Week 5 notebook 8:18

12h ago8:18

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Dundee-Crown has not been a significant player in the FVC during the past decade. Change may be on the horizon, however. The Chargers have back-to-back shutouts for the first time since 1998. And more on Johnsburg and Marian Central in this week's McHenry County notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-n…

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BCR boxscores for Week 5, 2025 6:02

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Here's a look at boxscores for 2025 Week 5 games around Bureau County, including Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede games 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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What we learned in Week 5: Top teams breaking away from the pack 4:33

16h ago4:33

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More undefeated teams fell and statewide the losses are stacking on a lot of programs you aren't used to see them with. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 5. 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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Griffin Larsen, Sycamore stay undefeated in I-8: Daily Chronicle Week 5 rewind 4:11

16h ago4:11

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Griffin Larsen helped Sycamore stay undefeated, a pair of interceptions help Genoa-Kingston and more as we look back on Week 5 results. 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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Neuqua Valley, with big second half, pulls away to win at Metea Valley 2:57

1d ago2:57

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Neuqua Valley pulled away from a three-point halftime lead for a 37-22 win at Metea Valley 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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Owen Cook’s throw on fake punt sparks Barrington past Palatine 5:06

1d ago5:06

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Senior Owen Cook isn’t Barrington’s backup quarterback, but he certainly looked the part Saturday afternoon in Barrington’s 42-21 victory over Palatine — as the Broncos’ starting punter. 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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Jackson Failla’s 6 touchdown passes power Nazareth to win over Joliet Catholic 3:34

1d ago3:34

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Nazareth ran and passed by Joliet Catholic, 48-21, in a Catholic League/ESCC crossover encounter that ceased to be a contest in the second quarter, when savvy senior quarterback Jackson Failla threw for four of his career-high six touchdowns. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Rockridge beats Newman in state-ranked TRAC Rock battle 4:00

2d ago4:00

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Rockridge won in the trenches in a 26-6 win over Newman in a state-ranked battle in the Three Rivers Rock. Cullen Schwigen had a rushing score just before halftime and threw two long TDs to help the Rockets pull away in the second half Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Morris rides fast start to win at Kaneland in matchup of unbeatens 3:28

2d ago3:28

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Caed Curran and Mick Smith each ran for a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Brady Varner ran for a score and threw for another as Morris beat Kaneland, 42-21, during Friday night’s Interstate 8 Conference matchup of unbeatens in Maple Park. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Sterling continues momentum, dispatches Galesburg 4:23

2d ago4:23

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Sterling posted its second shutout of the season after a 48-0 Western Big 6 Conference home win over Galesburg as the Golden Warriors rushed for five touchdowns and threw for two more 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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Monmouth-Roseville spoils Princeton’s homecoming game 36-8 4:16

2d ago4:16

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Mon-Rose scored four times to take a 29-0 lead early in the fourth quarter on the way to a 36-8 victory on Princeton's homecoming. 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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Ray Hannemann, Richmond-Burton passing game on point in KRC win over Woodstock 3:14

2d ago3:14

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Richmond-Burton QB Ray Hannemann threw for three touchdowns in the first half as the Rockets remained unbeaten with a 42-7 Kishwaukee River Conference victory over 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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Dundee-Crown posts 2nd straight shutout in FVC win over Crystal Lake South 3:36

2d ago3:36

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Led by a strong, physical defensive line and a bevy of swift, hard-hitting linebackers, Dundee-Crown posted its second straight shutout with a 28-0 win over Crystal Lake South in Fox Valley Conference play Friday night. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Luke Vanderwiel scores 4 TDs as Prairie Ridge keeps perfect season alive with win over McHenry 3:10

2d ago3:10

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Prairie Ridge senior quarterback Luke Vanderwiel ran for 206 yards and scored four touchdowns as the Wolves beat McHenry 43-22 on Friday to keep their undefeated season alive through five weeks. 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 5, 2025 8:35

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Final scores in Illinois high school football for Week 5 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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‘Just feels awesome’: Mendota snaps 16-game losing streak with win over Sherrard 4:11

2d ago4:11

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Mendota beat Sherrard 14-10 on Friday for its first victory since Sept. 20, 2023, snapping a 16-game losing streak for the Trojans 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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Plainfield Central avenges 2024 loss to Joliet Central by spoiling Steelmen homecoming 4:26

2d ago4:26

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Joliet Central downed Plainfield Central in 2024 for its first win in five years. The Wildcats got their revenge Friday, downing the Steelmen on their homecoming 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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A look at BCR area Week 5 scores out of the past 2:34

3d ago2:34

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A look at Week 5 scores from 10, 25 and 50 years ago in the Bureau County 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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Newman plays at Rockridge in 4-0 battle: Sauk Valley Week 5 IHSA football previews 11:10

3d ago11:10

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No. 3 Newman heads to Rockridge in a matchup of two undefeated teams on Friday. Dixon heads to Oregon, Sterling hosts Galesburg and more, including picks and what to watch for in this week's Sauk Valley football slate. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP: Alden-Hebron running back Caleb Linneman 4:53

3d ago4:53

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Alden-Hebron sophomore running back Caleb Linneman is the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP for Week 4 after rushing for 395 yards and scoring eight touchdowns in a 61-37 win over Abundant Life School (Madison, Wis.) in Illinois 8-Man Football Association action. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-nigh…

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BCR Pigskin Prognosticators for Week 5, 2025 0:29

4d ago0:29

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This week's guest picker for Week 5 is Mike Vaughn, our BCR photographer extraordinaire, who captures all the action on the gridiron 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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Back from an ACL injury, Montini’s Laddie Asay spearheading Broncos defense 7:31

4d ago7:31

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After missing his junior season to an ACL injury, Montini's Laddie Asay watched the Broncos finish 12-2 and win the IHSA 3A state championship. Now healthy and a team captain, Asay is motivated to lead to Broncos to a second straight state title. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/suppor…

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BCR Week 5 IHSA football previews 5:56

4d ago5:56

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Here's a closer look at the Bureau County football games for Week 5 of the 2025 season for Princeton, Bureau Valley, Hall, St. Bede and Amboy. 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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IHSA football: Week 5 preview, west and south edition 39:59

4d ago39:59

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Join hosts JT Pedelty and Eddie Carifio as they preview Week 5 in Illinois high school football for the western and southern portions of northern Illinois. 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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Kane County Chronicle area preview capsules for Week 5 of the 2025 season 11:23

4d ago11:23

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Get ready for Week 5 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area, including showdowns between Batavia and St. Charles North and Kaneland and Morris. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Steve Soucie’s Week 5 games to watch: Slate chock full of intriguing games 3:38

4d ago3:38

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Although Week 5 isn't filled with games pairing undefeated teams, there's more than enough contest of intrigue to keep an eye on. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games of Week 5. 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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FCW, Marquette, Seneca, Ottawa, Fieldcrest all at home: The Times Week 5 preview 10:00

4d ago10:00

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Five of the seven matchups involving Times-area football teams will be home games in Week 5 of the IHSA football season, including key matchups in the Chicagoland Prairie for Seneca and Marquette. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…