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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 3h

The Oswego High School football team hosted Oswego East Friday night in a crosstown matchup.

Photos: Oswego, Oswego East football meet in crosstown rivalry game

The Oswego High School football team hosted Oswego East Friday night in a crosstown matchup.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 3h

Peoria Notre Dame defeated St. Bede 47-13 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at St. Bede Academy.

Photos: Peoria Notre Dame defeats St. Bede 47-13 in Week 8 football

Peoria Notre Dame defeated St. Bede 47-13 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at St. Bede Academy.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 4h

McHenry faces Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Huntley High School.

Photos: McHenry vs. Huntley, 2025 Week 8 football

McHenry faces Huntley in a Fox Valley Conference football game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Huntley High School.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 4h

There was plenty to celebrate in Richmond-Burton’s 42-13 win over Marengo. The host Rockets locked up the Kishwaukee River Conference championship, head coach Mike Noll won his 300th career game, and Rockets running back Hunter Carley had a career night scoring six TDs.

Richmond-Burton clinches KRC title in Mike Noll’s 300th career win with 6-TD performance from Hunter Carley

There was plenty to celebrate in Richmond-Burton’s 42-13 win over Marengo. The host Rockets locked up the Kishwaukee River Conference championship, head coach Mike Noll won his 300th career game, and Rockets running back Hunter Carley had a career night scoring six TDs.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 4h

Manteno claimed a 25-20 victory over Peotone in a riveting Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

Photos: Manteno fends off Peotone in Rumble on Route 50 rivalry football game

Manteno claimed a 25-20 victory over Peotone in a riveting Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 4h

Kaneland kicked a game winning field goal to defeat L-P 23-21 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Howard Fellows Stadium.

Photos: Kaneland kicks game winning field goal to beat L-P in Week 8 football

Kaneland kicked a game winning field goal to defeat L-P 23-21 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Howard Fellows Stadium.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 4h

Dixon shut out Streator 65-0 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Doug Dieken Stadium in Streator. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

Photos: Dixon shuts out Streator 65-0 in Week 8 football

Dixon shut out Streator 65-0 on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 at Doug Dieken Stadium in Streator. Check out photos from the game by MaKade Rios.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 4h

David Randecker ran for three touchdowns and Jr Fadahunsi had a pick-6 as Woodstock North traveled to Sandwich for a 55-6 win on Friday night in the Kishwaukee River Conference.

David Randecker’s 3 touchdowns help Woodstock North top Sandwich

David Randecker ran for three touchdowns and Jr Fadahunsi had a pick-6 as Woodstock North traveled to Sandwich for a 55-6 win on Friday night in the Kishwaukee River Conference.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 5h

The Morris football team used defense to set up the offense in a 50-10 Interstate 8 Conference win over visiting Sycamore on Friday. The win kept Morris unbeaten and cliched the league title.

Defense sets up offense in Morris’s 50-10 win over Sycamore

The Morris football team used defense to set up the offense in a 50-10 Interstate 8 Conference win over visiting Sycamore on Friday. The win kept Morris unbeaten and cliched the league title.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 5h

Sophomore running back Ammar Banire rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns in a breakout game, sparking Oswego to a come-from-behind 33-21 win over visiting Oswego East in the 21st crosstown game

‘I had to ball out for her’: Oswego RB shines as mom sees him play high school football for first time

Sophomore running back Ammar Banire rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns in a breakout game, sparking Oswego to a come-from-behind 33-21 win over visiting Oswego East in the 21st crosstown game

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 5h

On a potential game-winning two-point conversion from Wheaton Academy with 1:06 remaining in the game, Aurora Christian's Dom Klimpke knocked down a pass headed for the end zone to help the Eagles hold on for a 28-27 victory.

Aurora Christian stops game-winning two-point conversion, holds on to defeat Wheaton Academy

On a potential game-winning two-point conversion from Wheaton Academy with 1:06 remaining in the game, Aurora Christian's Dom Klimpke knocked down a pass headed for the end zone to help the Eagles hold on for a 28-27 victory.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 5h

Junior Duke Mays ran for two scores and helped whittle time off the clock to help Johnsburg survive in a nail-biting, playoff-like atmosphere in the Skyhawks' 24-21 Kishwaukee River Conference win over Woodstock. The victory locked up a playoff spot for Johnsburg.

Duke Mays finishes off Johnsburg’s win against Woodstock

Junior Duke Mays ran for two scores and helped whittle time off the clock to help Johnsburg survive in a nail-biting, playoff-like atmosphere in the Skyhawks' 24-21 Kishwaukee River Conference win over Woodstock. The victory locked up a playoff spot for Johnsburg.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 5h

Huntley sophomore QB Malik Carter threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns as the Red Raiders earned a 48-36 win over McHenry to keep their hopes of a fourth straight postseason berth alive.

Malik Carter throws 5 TDs, Huntley tops McHenry to keep playoff hopes alive

Huntley sophomore QB Malik Carter threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns as the Red Raiders earned a 48-36 win over McHenry to keep their hopes of a fourth straight postseason berth alive.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 5h

L-P scored a go-ahead TD and conversion with 29.8 seconds left, but Kaneland responded with a 32-yard field goal as time expired for a 23-21 victory Friday at Howard Fellows Stadium.

Noah McKittrick’s field goal lifts Kaneland to wild win over La Salle-Peru

L-P scored a go-ahead TD and conversion with 29.8 seconds left, but Kaneland responded with a 32-yard field goal as time expired for a 23-21 victory Friday at Howard Fellows Stadium.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 6h

Logan Abrams rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns, and Cary-Grove dominated in a 40-7 win over visiting Hampshire on Friday night to clinch a playoff berth for the 20th time in 21 seasons.

Cary-Grove cruises past Hampshire, clinches playoff berth

Logan Abrams rushed for 215 yards and three touchdowns, and Cary-Grove dominated in a 40-7 win over visiting Hampshire on Friday night to clinch a playoff berth for the 20th time in 21 seasons.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 6h

Jaiden Lee had four touchdowns as Genoa-Kingston blew out Rock Falls, and Hiawatha fell to Polo

Jaiden Lee scores 4 times for Genoa-Kingston in win: Week 8 Daily Chronicle football roundup

Jaiden Lee had four touchdowns as Genoa-Kingston blew out Rock Falls, and Hiawatha fell to Polo

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 6h

Dixon dominated old conference foe Streator 65-0 Friday at Doug Dieken Stadium to move to 7-1.

Dixon runs past Streator for 65-0 nonconference win

Dixon dominated old conference foe Streator 65-0 Friday at Doug Dieken Stadium to move to 7-1.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 6h

Bradley-Bourbonnais allowed a touchdown in the opening minute on Friday before buckling down over the next 47 minutes, eventually earning a 35-13 road win over previously unbeaten Lincoln-Way West.

Bradley-Bourbonnais buckles down to end Lincoln-Way West’s unbeaten season

Bradley-Bourbonnais allowed a touchdown in the opening minute on Friday before buckling down over the next 47 minutes, eventually earning a 35-13 road win over previously unbeaten Lincoln-Way West.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 6h

Jack Beetham completed his first seven pass attempts and closed out Yorkville's 21-13 win over visiting Plainfield North with his third rushing touchdown of the night from a yard out.

Jack Beetham, Yorkville come out hot, then close out Plainfield North late

Jack Beetham completed his first seven pass attempts and closed out Yorkville's 21-13 win over visiting Plainfield North with his third rushing touchdown of the night from a yard out.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 6h

Michael Cannady, Caden DuMelle and Justin Gonzalez all ran for 100-plus yards and two scores as Jacobs beat Crystal Lake South to officially clinch a playoff spot. Marian Central blew past St. Edward, and more in the Week 8 McHenry County roundup.

Jacobs clinches playoff spot with win over Crystal Lake South: Week 8 McHenry County roundup

Michael Cannady, Caden DuMelle and Justin Gonzalez all ran for 100-plus yards and two scores as Jacobs beat Crystal Lake South to officially clinch a playoff spot. Marian Central blew past St. Edward, and more in the Week 8 McHenry County roundup.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 7h

Tyson Ward carried the ball 15 times for 186 yards and four touchdowns as Bolingbrook defeated Minooka 39-20 to move to 6-2 on the fall.

Bolingbrook QB Tyson Ward runs in 4 touchdowns, Raiders get sixth win against Minooka

Tyson Ward carried the ball 15 times for 186 yards and four touchdowns as Bolingbrook defeated Minooka 39-20 to move to 6-2 on the fall.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 7h

Being tired was not going to enter into the mind of Glenbard East running back Kedrick Dennis. No way. He wanted the ball in his hands, and he wanted it over and over. He finished with two touchdowns in a victory over Glenbard South.

Kedrick Dennis helps Glenbard East run out clock in win over Glenbard South

Being tired was not going to enter into the mind of Glenbard East running back Kedrick Dennis. No way. He wanted the ball in his hands, and he wanted it over and over. He finished with two touchdowns in a victory over Glenbard South.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 7h

Brendan Mecher threw two touchdowns and ran for another. Fellow senior Adam Kozak scored twice and Lockport won its fourth straight with a 34-21 victory over Metea Valley in a Southwest Valley Blue game on Friday evening at Lockport.

Lockport beats Metea Valley for fourth straight win, all but locks up playoff bid

Brendan Mecher threw two touchdowns and ran for another. Fellow senior Adam Kozak scored twice and Lockport won its fourth straight with a 34-21 victory over Metea Valley in a Southwest Valley Blue game on Friday evening at Lockport.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 7h

After St. Bede took an early lead Friday, Peoria Notre Dame scored the next 47 points to pull away for a 47-13 victory in Peru.

St. Bede early lead, but Peoria Notre Dame uses big plays to pull away

After St. Bede took an early lead Friday, Peoria Notre Dame scored the next 47 points to pull away for a 47-13 victory in Peru.

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Friday Night Drive @fridaynightdrive.bsky.social · 7h

The Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Dwight football teams picked up win No. 5 on the season on Friday, while Serena boys soccer topped Earlville in Class 1A regional play. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

FCW, Dwight record critical fifth wins; Fieldcrest falls: The Times Friday Roundup

The Flanagan-Cornell/Woodland and Dwight football teams picked up win No. 5 on the season on Friday, while Serena boys soccer topped Earlville in Class 1A regional play. Plus, more results from around the Times area.

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