Best Illinois Early Learning Project Podcasts (2025)

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Inspired by family, Nazareth’s Jake Cestone delivers stellar game for Roadrunners 7:40

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6h ago7:40

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Playing for his teammates and with family on his mind, Nazareth senior and Illinois State recruit Jake Cestone went for 194 yards and 4 TDs in a win over Joliet Catholic. A three-time state champion, Cestone has fought through injuries and personal hardship. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--35…

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Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Calvin Kohl brings added perspective to senior year 4:35

9h ago4:35

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From a terrifying car accident at the end of his junior year to a summer mission trip to Africa, Bradley-Bourbonnais linebacker/tight end Calvin Kohl has seen his perspective on life change in multiple ways as he's started his senior year. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Kane County Chronicle area preview capsules for Week 6 of the 2025 season 10:24

6h ago10:24

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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 rivalry showdowns between Batavia and Geneva and St. Charles North and St. Charles East. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Podcast: Week 6 IHSA football preview: West and South edition 42:40

3h ago42:40

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Join hosts Eddie Carifio and JT Pedelty as they preview Week 6 in Illinois high school football in 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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Locals look for winning week: Sauk Valley Week 6 IHSA football previews 11:51

3h ago11:51

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Dixon hosts Stillman Valley, Sterling hosts Alleman, Rock Falls heads to Winnebago and Newman faces Mercer County on Saturday in this week's Sauk Valley football slate. Here are previews for all 14 games. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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S1 E100 MARTY ROSS - The Wrecking Crew and Monkee Mania Radio 58:22

16h ago58:22

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Tim Larson got a call from Marty Ross at 10:42am. Marty was leaving Rockford, Illinois for Los Angeles, California that afternoon at four. Within three minutes, they agreed to meet each other for the first time to do this episode at the Potato Shak diner. They had absolutely no idea where the conversation was to begin and more so where it would end…

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Lincoln-Ways, Morris face tests in Week 6: The Herald-News football preview 20:15

3h ago20:15

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The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 6, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy 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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DuPage and suburban Cook County Week 6 IHSA football previews 19:02

5h ago19:02

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Get ready for Week 6 with previews and picks for all the games from around 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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Kendall County Week 6 IHSA football previews 6:37

3h ago6:37

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Get ready for Week 6 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kendall 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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Steve Soucie’s Week 6 games to watch: Huge CCL/ESCC game highlights the week 3:38

3h ago3:38

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There's over 50 teams that have already made themselves playoff eligible with their fifth win. But there's an extensive list of interesting games that don't involve any of those squads. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 6. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Seneca-Marquette showdown at Gould, homecoming at Dieken Stadium: The Times Week 6 IHSA football preview 9:19

3h ago9:19

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Here's a preview of The Times area's eight football teams, including a showdown at the top of the Chicagoland Prairie Conference, La Salle-Peru and Ottawa's second meeting of the season and Streator's homecoming. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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NewsTribune Week 6 IHSA football previews 7:51

3h ago7:51

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A preview of all the Week 6 football games around the NewsTribune 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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McHenry County Week 6 IHSA football previews 14:13

3h ago14:13

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Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 6 games around the McHenry 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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BCR 2025 Week 6 IHSA Preview Capsules 4:27

6h ago4:27

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Here are the BCR 2025 Week 6 IHSA Preview Capsules featuring Princeton, Hall-Putnam County, Bureau Valley, St. Bede and Amboy-LaMoille-Ohio 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 Associated Press Week 6 football poll 0:27

7h ago0:27

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Here are the latest Associated Press IHSA football polls released Wednesday for all eight classes. 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 5 Notebook: Marist, St. Rita snap recent losing streaks 12:19

11h ago12:19

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Marist and St. Rita snapped their recent losing streaks, while Trae Taylor threw for 5 touchdowns as Carmel scored 70 points against Marian Catholic. Mount Carmel and Brother Rice each improved to 5-0, setting the stage for a massive CCL/ESCC Blue Division showdown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-d…

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Suburban Life football notebook: Nazareth’s Jackson Failla, after move from Pennsylvania, fitting in at QB 6:01

12h ago6:01

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Jackson Failla had to do a lot of research in the offseason to prepare for his senior year after his family moved from Pennsylvania to the Chicago area. But the Nazareth quarterback is fitting in seamlessly, throwing six touchdowns in his first start at Joliet Catholic. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-nig…

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Podcast: Week 6 Kankakee County preview: Conference titles up for grabs? 39:31

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Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 6 in high school football in Kankakee County. 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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Steve Soucie’s Week 5 playoff projection: Small upsets tinker with field’s construction 6:55

4h ago6:55

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As we move past the half way point, the edges off the playoff field start to become clearer. But a few small upsets can cause quite an adjustment which bore out after Week 5's games. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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DeKalb County Week 6 IHSA football previews 4:32

4h ago4:32

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Sycamore and Kaneland clash in a big Interstate 8 showdown, DeKalb face pivotal test against undefeated Lincoln-Way Central, G-K faces winless Rockford Lutheran and Hiawatha will get a forfeit win. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Daily Journal Week 6 football previews 14:49

4h ago14:49

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Bradley-Bourbonnais brings its undefeated record to Lincoln-Way Central, Clifton Central visits Westville in a battle of Vermilion Valley unbeatens and more in this week's Daily Journal football previews. 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: Willowbrook senior RB/LB Anthony Leo 3:52

3h ago3:52

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Willowbrook senior Anthony Leo, who rushed for 230 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries and had nine tackles, four tackles for loss and a sack in a 45-14 win over Hinsdale South, is the Week 6 Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Josh Welge. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/f…

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Explosive start fuels Wilmington’s 49-0 homecoming win over Manteno 4:18

8h ago4:18

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Wilmington scored four touchdowns on its first six plays from scrimmage and forced three Manteno turnovers in the first quarter to set the tone for a 49-0 homecoming win 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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Podcast: Week 6 western suburbs preview: A pivotal week ahead 31:57

1h ago31:57

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Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 6 in the western suburbs 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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Kane County Notes: Where the Tri-City teams stand heading into rivalry week 8:33

9h ago8:33

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From a homecoming in a crosstown rival’s colors, to two reigning conference champions looking for a crucial victory, here’s a look at how the Tri-City teams stand heading into their rivalry matchups. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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Daily Journal 2-Minute Drill: Trio of local teams hit Week 6 undefeated 4:16

2h ago4:16

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Bishop McNamara, Bradley-Bourbonnais and Clifton Central all improved to 5-0 last week. They're three of the teams highlighted 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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Kendall County football notes: Caleb Viscogliosi, playing alongside his brother, takes lead for Yorkville ‘D’ 6:32

2h ago6:32

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Yorkville senior linebacker Caleb Viscogliosi, playing alongside young brother Dillon for the first time since 9U football, is a key part of a Foxes' defense that has helped lead the team to a 5-0 start. That, plus notes on Sandwich and Plano in Josh Welge's football notebook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fri…

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Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025 season 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 Week 5 of the 2025 high school football 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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Week 6 IHSA football preview: An early look at the playoffs 38:04

1h ago38:04

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Join hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie, along with reporter Russ Hodges, as they preview Week 6 in Illinois high school football, including a huge matchup in the Chicago Catholic League. 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: Ranked teams continue to show out 1:07

4h ago1:07

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Previously ranked teams in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings went 22-3 collectively in Week 5 as the top teams officially start to separate themselves from the pack. Check out this week rankings here: Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.…

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

12h ago3:39

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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

8h ago50:06

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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

8h 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

12h 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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2025 season preview: Scouting the Three Rivers Conference 18:21

2d ago18:21

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Monmouth-Roseville (Mississippi) and Newman (Rock) are the defending division champions in the Three Rivers. Here's a look how this year's divisions stack up and who are the teams to beat. 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

15h 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

1d ago5:39

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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

16h 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

17h 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

18h ago6:02

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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

21h 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

21h 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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High school football: Week 5 results; recaps for every game in the Suburban Life area 2:58

1d ago2:58

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Here are results and recaps for all the Week 5 games from around the Suburban Life coveragea rea. 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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Rockridge beats Newman in state-ranked TRAC Rock battle 4:00

3d 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

3d 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.…