St Charles North high school football

After rolling out new offensive threats for the postseason in each of the last two seasons, Batavia QB Michael Vander-luitgaren is the newest weapon. Plus, notes on Geneva and St. Francis' wins, as well as St. Charles North's season coming to an end.

Mount Carmel put up 48 consecutive points, led by a five-touchdown night from Jack Elliott and 321 yards on the ground, to defeat St. Charles North 48-15 and advance to the Class 7A quarterfinals.

St. Charles North faces Mt. Carmel in Round 2 of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Joel Boenitz will have live updates, scores and news from the game