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Nazareth's Charles Calhoun (0) stiff-arms York's Michael Pfleeger (32) during a varsity football game between York High School and Nazareth Academy on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026 in La Grange Park, IL.

Wilmington's Brysen Meents, center, looks to hand the ball off to Hunter Kaitschuk in a game against Bishop McNamara earlier this season.

Dixon's Braxton Bruce holds onto Byron's Landon Bonvallet in Friday night's Big Northern Conference showdown.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they give you their analysis of Week 3 in Illinois high school football for the 2026 season

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Lincoln-Way East's Zion Gist rushes against Loyola in the Class 8A championship on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023 at Hancock Stadium in Normal. (Gary Middendorf/Gary Middendorf)

Friday Night Drive podcast: Week 4 IHSA football preview (John Sahly) Hosts Josh Welge and Steve Soucie preview Week 4 in Illinois high school football.

Joliet West's Tristan Radke rushes for a big gain, setting up a touchdown on his next run against Joliet Central on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Joliet. (Gary Middendorf)

Downers Grove North quarterback Joey Goodwin (18) looks for an open receiver as he rolls out during a game against Hinsdale Central in Week 3.

Providence Catholic's Jaden Malone (left) and DeAngelo Coates celebrate a touchdown by Malone during a game against Joliet Catholic Academy in Week 3.