Best Suburb Analysis Podcasts (2025)

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Burlington Central QB Landon Arnold fulfilling his promise 5:59

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Burlington Central senior quarterback Landon Arnold almost quit football his first two years of high school. Saturday, the dual-threat QB leads the Rockets into their Class 6A state quarterfinal game against Fenwick. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 8A quarterfinal round analysis 2:46

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A lot of people's anticipated Class 8A state title is actually a quarterfinal matchup while numerous upstarts are also staking their claim to a deep playoff runs. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 8A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/suppor…

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 7A quarterfinal round analysis 2:29

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7A was expected to be one of the most wide open draws out of all eight classifications and with five double digit seeds still left it is playing out that way. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 7A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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The Herald-News IHSA football preview for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 playoffs 12:10

3h ago12:10

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The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 12 of the 2025 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area as the IHSA playoffs continue. 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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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 6A quarterfinal round analysis 2:23

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Nazareth and East St. Louis are still on track for a titanic showdown, but other upstarts are hoping to derail that plan. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 6A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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CCL/ESCC Week 11 Notebook: Mount Carmel set for massive Class 8A clash with Lincoln-Way East 8:30

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Mount Carmel and Lincoln-Way East are set to collide in a Class 8A quarterfinal matchup. Brother Rice continued its dominance in 7A and will battle St. Charles North in the quarterfinals. Fenwick cruised into the 6A quarterfinals and will take on Burlington Central. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-d…

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Kendall County quarterfinal IHSA football previews 1:52

4h ago1:52

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Here are previews and picks for Kendall County quarterfinal football playoff 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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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 5A quarterfinal round analysis 2:47

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Class 5A was probably the most wide open field to try to analyze in the state playoffs, and with the ousting of one of the favorites, Prairie Ridge, that wide open feel remains. 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--35340…

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Taking a look at the IHSA state quarterfinal football matchups in the Kane County Chronicle area 8:56

3h ago8:56

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A look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the IHSA state quarterfinals. 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, Milledgeville square up again: Sauk Valley 8-Man football semifinal playoff previews 3:13

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No. 1 Milledgeville (11-0) takes on 10-1 Amboy in a rematch of Week 1 and last year's 8-man state championship. Polo hits the road to South Fork looking its first state championship appearance since winning it all in 2019 and 2021. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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DuPage and suburban Cook County quarterfinal IHSA football previews 12:14

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Here are previews and picks for quarterfinal games 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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Dwight an underdog again in 1A; Morris visiting Geneseo: The Times Week 12 football preview 5:05

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Dwight in 1A and both Morris and Coal City in 4A are preparing for quarterfinal IHSA playoff 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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McHenry County quarterfinal IHSA football previews 6:57

17h ago6:57

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Three teams in the Northwest Herald coverage area - Burlington Central, Cary-Grove and Richmond-Burton - are still alive in the state football playoffs. Get a preview of each team's quarterfinal game. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 4A quarterfinal round analysis 2:14

17h ago2:14

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There are some programs in the 4A draw that we aren't used to seeing there and many of them are shaping the quarterfinal round of the 4A playoffs. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 4A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Podcast: IHSA football quarterfinal playoff preview 39:15

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Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school 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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Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP: Batavia senior defensive linemen Gavin Pecor 3:50

5h ago3:50

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Batavia senior defensive lineman Gavin Pecor, who recorded five tackles, three TFL, a sack and two quarterback hurries in a 42-21 victory over Glenbard East in a Class 7A second round matchup, has been named the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/…

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 3A quarterfinal round analysis 2:29

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It appeared early on that the Class 3A bracket was going to provide some blockbuster matchups in later rounds. That time has arrived now. Steve Soucie breaks down the quarterfinal round of the 2025 IHSA Class 3A Playoffs. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Kane County football notebook: Brock Phillip, a transfer in from Geneva, makes waves for St. Francis 8:17

3h ago8:17

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Brock Phillip was just looking for a chance to show what he can do. Now he's led St. Francis to its fourth straight Class 5A quarterfinal. Plus, notes on another dramatic St. Charles North comeback, Burlington Central rewriting history, and a conference clash in the quarterfinals Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/…

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Several Northwest Herald area football players named to IHSFCA All-State team 1:40

3h ago1:40

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The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced its All-State teams this week, and several players in the Northwest Herald coverage area were selected. 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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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 2A quarterfinal round analysis 2:26

3h ago2:26

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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/supp…

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Daily Journal IHSA football preview for the quarterfinal round of the 2025 playoffs 2:55

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Steve Soucie’s Class 1A quarterfinal round analysis 2:46

2h ago2:46

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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.…

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Quentin Burrell, Israel Abrams among CCL/ESCC football players named to 2025 IHSFCA All-State team 2:39

4h ago2:39

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CCL/ESCC football players from Mount Carmel, Marist, Nazareth, Fenwick, Joliet Catholic, Providence, St. Francis, Marian Catholic, Montini and IC Catholic Prep were named to the 2025 IHSFCA All-State team. Quentin Burrell, Jake Cestone and Israel Abrams were among the winners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fri…

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Seven Daily Journal area players earn IHSFCA All-State honors 3:33

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Ranging from the area's biggest school to the smallest, seven Daily Journal area football standouts made IHSFCA All-State 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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Princeton’s Casey Etheridge, Rhett Pearson receive IHSFCA All-State recognition 1:14

3d ago1:14

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Princeton senior captains Casey Etheridge and Rhett Pearson have received Illinois High School Football Coaches Association All-State recognition. 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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Suburban Life football notebook: St. Francis running back Tivias Caldwell finds another gear in playoffs 7:33

5h ago7:33

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St. Francis junior running back Tivias Caldwell takes his game to another level in the playoffs, Montini set for trip down memory lane with matchup with Coal City and more in Bob Narang's Suburban Life football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Podcast: IHSA football playoff quarterfinal preview in the western suburbs 33:45

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Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview the quarterfinals in the Illinois high school football playoffs in the western suburbs 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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Kendall County football notebook: Drew Kleinhans savoring Oswego quarterfinal run with his dad, the team’s OC 5:58

7h ago5:58

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Oswego is in rarefied air these days with the program's 10th quarterfinal appearance. It's especially special for its junior quarterback Drew Kleinhans and his dad, offensive coordinator Ben Kleinhans. "That’s what I dream of, doing it with my dad and those opportunities." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-…

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Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Round 2 of the 2025 IHSA playoffs 4:16

2h ago4:16

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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 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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What Falling Interest Rates REALLY Mean for Property Investors in 2025 29:44

35m ago29:44

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In this episode of Passive with Property, Dragan Dimovski hosts Amanda Calabria and their special guest Rocco Marrapodi, Head Strategist at Buyers Agency Australia, to break down what happens when interest rates fall and what it really means for buyers and the wider economy. Rocco shares his expert insights on: ✅ How falling rates affect property d…

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Roxana IHSA proposal releases mock-ups for 7A-8A schools 2:13

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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Daily Journal 2-Minute Drill: City’s historic season comes to collective end 5:22

4h ago5:22

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One of the city's most successful seasons came to a collective end, Wilmington and Coal City marched on, and more in this week's Daily Journal 2-Minute Drill. 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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Dixon shows no quit in loss to Coal City: Sauk Valley football notes for Round 2 of playoffs 7:49

2h ago7:49

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Dixon showed no quit until the very end against Coal City. Newman's seniors left their mark, and three area 8-man teams are in the semifinals in this week's Sauk Valley football notes. 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 Power Rankings: Top teams stumble, others struggle 1:42

2h ago1:42

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A number of ranked teams bowed out in the second round of the playoffs shaking up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings considerably. Check out the new rankings here. 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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2025 IHSA football playoff pairings: Quarterfinal round information for CCL/ESCC teams 9:58

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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.…

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Podcast: IHSA football Round 2 review: Private schools flex their muscle again 45:44

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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Seneca continues tradition, Dwight embraces underdog role: The Times Week 11 Football Notebook 5:13

5h ago5:13

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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Football season continues for Richmond-Burton, Burlington Central, Cary-Grove 6:53

3h ago6:53

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Richmond-Burton, Burlington Central and Cary-Grove marched on with second-round wins, while Fox Valley Conference champion Prairie Ridge and Jacobs ended their seasons over the weekend. 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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Points aplenty for local teams into Round 2: The Herald-News football notebook 5:50

3h ago5:50

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Lincoln-Way East, Morris, Coal City, Lincoln-Way East, Dwight and Wilmigton all scored more than 40 points in second-round wins 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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BCR postseason football update 3:25

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Here's a Bureau County area IF8A and IHSA football playoffs update 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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Girls flag football: 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference team announced 2:44

3h ago2:44

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Here is the 2025 All-Fox Valley Conference girls flag football team, as selected by coaches. A total of 38 players from nine schools received All-FVC honors. 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 11: Tough weekend for high seeds 4:10

9h ago4:10

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High seeds had a rough go of it in Round 2 of the playoffs, while the CCL/ESCC flexed its muscles in numerous classifications. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 11. 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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Last team eliminated with Kaneland’s loss to Belvidere North: Daily Chronicle Second Round Rewind 4:01

9h ago4:01

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"I’m going to miss these kids. They put us back on the map." The season ended Friday for Kaneland. The Knights reached the second round of the playoffs for the seventh time since 2015. And the 8-3 mark matches their best record since a 9-2 campaign in 2013. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--353…

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Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week voting is open for Round 2 of the 2025 playoffs 1:17

4d ago1:17

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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 2 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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Matt Kies makes game-saving play as Lockport holds off H-F in Class 8A second-round thriller 4:53

7h ago4:53

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Matt Kies flew in and batted down a 2-point conversion pass in the final seconds as the Lockport Porters held on for a 21-20 victory over Homewood-Flossmoor in a classic Class 8A second-round matchup on a rainy Saturday night at Lockport. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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St. Charles North flips momentum in second half, comes back to down Carmel in Class 7A second round matchup 4:37

8h ago4:37

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Third-seeded St. Charles used three straight turnovers to force a momentum swing, scoring 19 consecutive points for a come-from-behind 26-23 victory over 14th-seeded Carmel to advance to the Class 7A playoff quarterfinals. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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2025 IHSA playoffs: Quarterfinal round pairings 0:27

1h ago0:27

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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.By Shaw Local News Network

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Landon Arnold finishes Burlington Central’s Class 6A second-round win over Harlem 5:09

3h ago5:09

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Landon Arnold didn't want to give the ball up, and the Burlington Central senior QB delivered. Arnold ran the ball seven times for 80 yards on a game-clinching drive as the Rockets topped Harlem 24-14 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2006. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--35…

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Wilmington rolls to 42-0 2A playoff win over Seneca 4:23

4h ago4:23

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Wilmington rushed 54 times for 418 yards and six touchdowns and held host Seneca to just 42 total yards in a 42-0 rain-soaked victory on Saturday in the second round of the Class 2A 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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Donato Gatses goes over 2,000 yards on the season, Glenbard North gets by Moline into Class 7A quarterfinals 3:51

4h ago3:51

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Donato Gatses rushed for 233 yards and two touchdowns, passing 2,000 yards rushing on the season, as Glenbard North beat Moline 22-14 to advance to a Class 7A quarterfinal rematch with DuKane Conference rival Batavia. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…