Episodes

  • QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru

    QB Marion Persich to transfer to Morris from La Salle-Peru
    May 9 2026
    Two-time All-Interstate 8 Conference quarterback Marion Persich, who is receiving plenty of college recruiting interest, is transferring to Morris from La Salle-Peru for his junior season.

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    4 mins
  • Oswego’s Ammar Banire, after breakout moments as a sophomore, puts himself on Division I recruiting radar

    Oswego’s Ammar Banire, after breakout moments as a sophomore, puts himself on Division I recruiting radar
    May 8 2026
    Oswego's Ammar Banire was an unknown before last season, but opened eyes with breakout performances in a crosstown win and the state semifinal. Now the sophomore has seen his recruitment take off with Division I offers from Western Michigan and Miami of Ohio.

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    5 mins
  • Could Illinois follow Alabama’s lead in splitting public and private school competition?

    Could Illinois follow Alabama’s lead in splitting public and private school competition?
    May 8 2026
    Early this year Alabama voted overwhelmingly to separate public and private schools into different championship competitions. Could Illinois follow Alabama's lead?

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    4 mins
  • Here are the 10 winningest active head football coaches in IHSA history entering 2026

    Here are the 10 winningest active head football coaches in IHSA history entering 2026
    May 7 2026
    Who are the winningest active head football coaches in the IHSA? As the 2026 season approaches, Friday Night Drive has listed the state's winningest active coaches.

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    6 mins
  • CCL/ESCC football notes: After back-to-back Prep Bowl wins, St. Ignatius players seek return to IHSA playoffs

    CCL/ESCC football notes: After back-to-back Prep Bowl wins, St. Ignatius players seek return to IHSA playoffs
    May 6 2026
    Despite missing the IHSA playoffs in each of the last two seasons, St. Ignatius has brought home consecutive Prep Bowl titles. Connor Hites and Connor Wanzung, who each hold Division I offers, are ready to lead the Wolfpack back to the playoffs in 2026.

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    6 mins
  • Kankakee native, new LA Ram Keagen Trost celebrated by community he’s become a role model for

    Kankakee native, new LA Ram Keagen Trost celebrated by community he’s become a role model for
    May 5 2026
    Prior to being recognized at the Kankakee City Hall meeting Monday night, 2019 Kankakee graduate Keagen Trost was celebrated at his alma mater as the school's first NFL draft pick in almost 50 years.

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    5 mins
  • La Salle-Peru, Ottawa players have ‘good experience’ at IHSA combines

    La Salle-Peru, Ottawa players have ‘good experience’ at IHSA combines
    May 5 2026
    Football players from La Salle-Peru and Ottawa had the opportunity to gain recruiting exposure by participating in IHSA combines, which are new this spring.

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    5 mins
  • Local athletes shine at Johnsburg showcase

    Local athletes shine at Johnsburg showcase
    May 4 2026
    Local football players showed up in jerseys and helmets Monday morning for Johnsburg's Northern Burbs Showcase. About 165 athletes and 60 college coaches attended the inaugural event.

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    7 mins