Friday Night Drive

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We have a simple mission at Friday Night Drive: produce in-depth quality high school football coverage for Illinois high school football fans. It’s our goal every day with our award-winning writers and editors to give our listeners high quality coverage of the teams, players and issues they care about in high school football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

  1. Morris High School’s mascot is now the Warriors after 6-1 school board vote

    3D AGO

    Morris High School’s mascot is now the Warriors after 6-1 school board vote

    The Morris Community High School Board voted on a new mascot Monday night, deciding the fate of a bid to rename the school mascot to the Warriors. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    2 min
  2. Byron’s Caden Considine signs with Illinois on full-ride scholarship: ‘It’s a dream come true’

    3D AGO

    Byron’s Caden Considine signs with Illinois on full-ride scholarship: ‘It’s a dream come true’

    Byron's Caden Considine, a two-time state champion and All-State player, as well as the son of former NFL defensive back Sean Considine, has earned a full-ride scholarship to continue his football career at Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    6 min
  3. Byron’s Caden Considine signs with Illinois on full-ride scholarship: ‘It’s a dream come true’

    3D AGO

    Byron’s Caden Considine signs with Illinois on full-ride scholarship: ‘It’s a dream come true’

    Byron's Caden Considine, a two-time state champion and All-State player, as well as the son of former NFL defensive back Sean Considine, has earned a full-ride scholarship to continue his football career at Illinois. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    6 min
  4. Princeton’s Rhett Pearson, Common Green commit to Aurora University

    3D AGO

    Princeton’s Rhett Pearson, Common Green commit to Aurora University

    Princeton's Rhett Pearson, a senior lineman, and Common Green, a senior linebacker, have given their verbal commitments to Aurora University. They will join former Princeton teammate Arthur Burden, who will be a sophomore at Aurora. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    2 min
  5. A star in the playoffs, Fenwick’s Jake Thies enjoys breakout junior season, picks up multiple Power 4 offers

    6D AGO

    A star in the playoffs, Fenwick’s Jake Thies enjoys breakout junior season, picks up multiple Power 4 offers

    Fenwick's Jake Thies, a two-way standout whose massive postseason helped the Friars knock off East St. Louis in the IHSA 6A state championship, has planted himself on the map as a Power 4 prospect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    6 min
  6. Glenbard West’s Brady Johnson, son of a Rose Bowl co-captain, commits to dad’s alma mater Northwestern

    FEB 5

    Glenbard West’s Brady Johnson, son of a Rose Bowl co-captain, commits to dad’s alma mater Northwestern

    Glenbard West junior tight end Brady Johnson, whose dad Rob Johnson was a standout lineman and co-captain for Northwestern's 1995 Big Ten champions that played in the 1996 Rose Bowl, made his verbal commitment to Northwestern on Wednesday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    3 min
  7. Big-play threat Grant Bowen emerges as two-way star for IC Catholic Prep, sees recruitment take off

    FEB 4

    Big-play threat Grant Bowen emerges as two-way star for IC Catholic Prep, sees recruitment take off

    IC Catholic Prep sophomore Grant Bowen, son of former NFL player Matt Bowen, has picked up over a dozen Power 4 offers since the season ended. A standout linebacker and receiver, Bowen was named an All-State and All-CCL/ESCC player in 2025. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    6 min
  8. Jack of all trades, St. Francis’ James McGrath shines on defense, sees recruitment heat up with Oklahoma offer

    FEB 2

    Jack of all trades, St. Francis’ James McGrath shines on defense, sees recruitment heat up with Oklahoma offer

    St. Francis junior James McGrath, an All-CCL/ESCC player who helped the Spartans win the Class 5A state championship, recently received a Division I offer from Oklahoma. A two-sport standout, McGrath is preparing for a bigger role as a senior. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

    6 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.1
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16 Ratings

About

We have a simple mission at Friday Night Drive: produce in-depth quality high school football coverage for Illinois high school football fans. It’s our goal every day with our award-winning writers and editors to give our listeners high quality coverage of the teams, players and issues they care about in high school football. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Information

  • Creator
    Shaw Local News Network
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shaw Media
  • Show Website
    Friday Night Drive

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