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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 51m

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 9 games around the McHenry County area.

McHenry County Week 9 IHSA football previews

Here are previews and picks for all of the Week 9 games around the McHenry County area.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1h

Get ready for Week 9 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coveragea area.

DuPage and suburban Cook County Week 9 IHSA football previews

Get ready for Week 9 with previews and picks for all the games from around the Suburban Life coveragea area.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1h

Although no matchups between undefeated teams will occur in the last week of the regular season, there are plenty of critical matchups that will shape the playoff field. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 9.

Steve Soucie’s Week 9 games to watch: Top teams look to carry momentum into postseason

Although no matchups between undefeated teams will occur in the last week of the regular season, there are plenty of critical matchups that will shape the playoff field. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 9.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1h

A look at all the Week 9 football games in the NewsTribune area.

NewsTribune Week 9 IHSA football previews

A look at all the Week 9 football games in the NewsTribune area.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1h

Although no matchups between undefeated teams will occur in the last week of the regular season, there are plenty of critical matchups that will shape the playoff field. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 9.

Steve Soucie’s Week 9 games to watch: Top teams look to carry momentum into postseason

Although no matchups between undefeated teams will occur in the last week of the regular season, there are plenty of critical matchups that will shape the playoff field. Steve Soucie looks at the top games of Week 9.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1h

Dixon hosts Genoa-Kingston, Newman faces Mon-Rose in a battle of 7-1 teams, Sterling heads to Rock Island, Rock Falls (0-8) faces Rockford Lutheran (0-8), Polo (7-1) hosts South Beloit (7-1) and more in this week's Sauk Valley slate.

Sauk Valley Week 9 IHSA football previews

Dixon hosts Genoa-Kingston, Newman faces Mon-Rose in a battle of 7-1 teams, Sterling heads to Rock Island, Rock Falls (0-8) faces Rockford Lutheran (0-8), Polo (7-1) hosts South Beloit (7-1) and more in this week's Sauk Valley slate.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1h

Get ready for Week 9 with Joshua Welge's previews and picks for all the games from around the Kendall County area.

Kendall County Week 9 IHSA football previews

Get ready for Week 9 with Joshua Welge's previews and picks for all the games from around the Kendall County area.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 2h

Get ready for the final week of the regular season with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

Kane County Chronicle area preview capsules for Week 9 of the 2025 season

Get ready for the final week of the regular season with previews and picks for all the games from around the Kane County Chronicle coverage area.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 2h

Mount Carmel survived Fenwick, while St. Rita and Marist won to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Backup QB Iggy Amorrortu led St. Francis over DePaul Prep. Brother Rice, Nazareth, Providence and IC Catholic Prep all earned victories.

CCL/ESCC Week 8 Notebook: Mount Carmel holds off Fenwick, Iggy Amorrortu leads St. Francis over DePaul Prep

Mount Carmel survived Fenwick, while St. Rita and Marist won to keep their playoff hopes alive. Backup QB Iggy Amorrortu led St. Francis over DePaul Prep. Brother Rice, Nazareth, Providence and IC Catholic Prep all earned victories.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 17h

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 9 in Illinois high school football and look ahead to the games that will matter the most for playoff pairings

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 327: Week 9 preview, the make-or-break week in IHSA football

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 9 in Illinois high school football and look ahead to the games that will matter the most for playoff pairings

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 18h

A look at Week 9 across The Times coverage area, including games lined up for Marquette, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Seneca, Sandwich, Streator, Ottawa, Dwight and Fieldcrest.

The Times IHSA football preview for Week 9 of the 2025 season

A look at Week 9 across The Times coverage area, including games lined up for Marquette, Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland, Seneca, Sandwich, Streator, Ottawa, Dwight and Fieldcrest.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 22h

A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for smaller schools programs (Class 1A and 2A). See the proposed regions here.

Roxana IHSA proposal releases mock-ups for 1A-2A schools

A Roxana High School proposal that would expand the playoffs and provide a regional schedule model has released regional mockups for smaller schools programs (Class 1A and 2A). See the proposed regions here.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 23h

Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 9 in Kankakee County high school football

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 326: Week 9 Kankakee County football preview: Game-by-game analysis

Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 9 in Kankakee County high school football

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

The DuKane Conference has always been a league that's been decided at the wire, and Batavia and St. Charles North both sit a win away from finishing atop the league once again. Plus, who else has a chance to win a conference title and some wild Week 8 finishes.

Kane County Notes: Batavia, St. Charles North set for chance at another DuKane Conference title

The DuKane Conference has always been a league that's been decided at the wire, and Batavia and St. Charles North both sit a win away from finishing atop the league once again. Plus, who else has a chance to win a conference title and some wild Week 8 finishes.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 9 of the 2024 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

The Herald-News IHSA football preview for Week 9 of the 2025 season

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 9 of the 2024 season, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s a look at the area leaders from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede through Week 8 of the 2025 season

BCR Leaderboard for area leaders through Week 8, 2025

Here’s a look at the area leaders from Bureau Valley, Hall, Princeton and St. Bede through Week 8 of the 2025 season

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Kankakee and Crete-Monee clash for the Southland Athletic Conference, Wilmington and Coal City square off for the Illinois Central Eight championship and more in the Daily Journal's Week 9 football previews.

Daily Journal Week 9 football previews

Kankakee and Crete-Monee clash for the Southland Athletic Conference, Wilmington and Coal City square off for the Illinois Central Eight championship and more in the Daily Journal's Week 9 football previews.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

There is only one week left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 9.

2025 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 9: What do McHenry County teams need to do to make field of 256?

There is only one week left to earn a spot in the playoffs, and there are plenty of McHenry County area football teams still battling to get in. Here is where teams stand heading into Week 9.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston both enter Week 9 at 4-4, needing a win to likely secure playoff spots but each faces a 7-1 team. We break down each Daily Chronicle area Week 9 game.

DeKalb County Week 9 IHSA football previews

Sycamore and Genoa-Kingston both enter Week 9 at 4-4, needing a win to likely secure playoff spots but each faces a 7-1 team. We break down each Daily Chronicle area Week 9 game.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Some bubble teams took the opportunity to seize their own fate with surprise wins in Week 8 and altered the field in multiple ways. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here.

Steve Soucie’s Week 8 playoff projection: Teams on the fence make a move

Some bubble teams took the opportunity to seize their own fate with surprise wins in Week 8 and altered the field in multiple ways. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

St. Francis sophomore defensive back Javonte Williams, who had two interceptions, two pass breakups and four tackles in a win over DePaul Prep, is the Week 8 Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP: St. Francis sophomore DB Javonte Williams

St. Francis sophomore defensive back Javonte Williams, who had two interceptions, two pass breakups and four tackles in a win over DePaul Prep, is the Week 8 Friday Night Drive Team of the Week MVP. Here is his Q&A with Sports Editor Joshua Welge.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

With regular season finales this week, here’s where Illinois Valley football teams stand in their quest to make the IHSA and the I8FA playoffs.

Illinois Valley Week 9 IHSA/I8FA playoff outlook: Who’s in, who’s almost in and who has work to do

With regular season finales this week, here’s where Illinois Valley football teams stand in their quest to make the IHSA and the I8FA playoffs.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Montini is 8-0 and eyeing historic achievements, while Joliet Catholic finds itself in unfamiliar territory with an Orange Division title game against Providence looming.

Niles Notre Dame defeated Leo and snapped a five-game losing streak, setting up a pivotal clash with Marist.

CCL/ESCC Week 8 Notebook: Montini eyes White Division title, perfect regular season

Montini is 8-0 and eyeing historic achievements, while Joliet Catholic finds itself in unfamiliar territory with an Orange Division title game against Providence looming. Niles Notre Dame defeated Leo and snapped a five-game losing streak, setting up a pivotal clash with Marist.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Newman scored a school record 79 points on Saturday against Kewanee. Jake Whelan scored Dixon's first defensive TD this season, Sterling scored 31 unanswered against Quincy and Morrison reclaimed the Wooden Shoe in this week's Sauk Valley football notes.

Newman scores school record 79 points: Sauk Valley Week 8 football notes

Newman scored a school record 79 points on Saturday against Kewanee. Jake Whelan scored Dixon's first defensive TD this season, Sterling scored 31 unanswered against Quincy and Morrison reclaimed the Wooden Shoe in this week's Sauk Valley football notes.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 1d

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 9 in the western suburbs in Illinois high school football.

Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 325: Week 9 preview in the western suburbs

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 9 in the western suburbs in Illinois high school football.

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