Chris Casey – Shaw Local News Network correspondent

Geneva recovered two onside kicks in the first quarter and forced five turnovers in a dominant 49-14 victory over Lake Forest on Saturday in the Class 6A quarterfinals. The victory clinches Geneva’s first appearance in the semifinals since 2008.

Geneva faces Lake Forest in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Class 6A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Chris Casey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Despite falling behind on the game’s first drive, St. Francis built a halftime lead and its defense swarmed Prairie Ridge after halftime in a 30-21 victory in the Class 5A second-round playoffs.

Prairie Ridge faces St. Francis in Round 2 of the 2024 Class 5A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Chris Casey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Dekker Zelensek scored two unanswered touchdowns and Jeremiah Cain had two interceptions as Oswego pulled away from Bolingbrook 22-6 to remain unbeaten.

Oswego faces Bolingbrook in Week 6 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Chris Casey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Already ahead by two scores, Aidan McClure intercepted a pass and scampered 32 yards untouched into the end zone to help the North Stars pull away early in a decisive 31-14 win over the Falcons.

Wheaton North faces St. Charles North in Week 3 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Chris Casey will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Jackson Spring homered and Josh Caccia allowed just one hit, and St. Charles North scored in four of five innings to beat Glenbard East 10-0 in five innings in Saturday's Class 4A Addison Trail Regional final.

Fremd was dominant on the glass and avenged a early-season loss to Batavia on Monday as it rolled to a 65-46 win to secure its place in the Class 4A State Tournament.

J.J. Hernandez converted a three-point play in the fourth quarter to give Glenbard North momentum in a 51-46 win over Wheaton North in the Class 4A Glenbard North Regional final.

Luca Carbonaro scored a game-high 27 points and Wheaton Warrenville South narrowly held off a furious Geneva comeback Wednesday to win a Class 4A Willowbrook Regional semifinal.

Nazareth coach Tim Racki knew early on that Logan Malachuk was the future of his football program. And the junior quarterback has delivered on that promise – and now has led the Roadrunners to their second consecutive state championship game.

Jake Vrankovich scored 25 points and had 15 rebounds to help St. Charles East to a victory in Rob Klemm's first game as head coach.

Quarterback Logan Malachuk ran for two touchdowns, one in each half, Nazareth rushed for 227 yards as a team, and the Roadrunners built a 17-point lead and held off St. Francis 38-31 in a Class 5A semifinal to continue its improbable playoff ride and return to the state finals.