Ty Reynolds - Shaw Local News Network correspondent

Newman ended the game right where it started Wednesday against Erie-Prophetstown. The Comets built a big lead with a huge opening run, then pulled away with a second-half surge for a 65-39 Three Rivers East victory.

Newman Central Catholic fended off a rally attempt in the second half by Eastland and eventually ran away for a 56-30 victory.

Stillman Valley wins 45-40

Dixon is in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2017, Polo rolls to semifinal matchup with Milledgeville, Karter Livengood overcomes stomach virus in Missiles' win, Amboy overcomes adversity and West Carroll wrapped up a successful 8-man debut in Week 11's SVM notes.

Hope faces Newman in Round 1 of the 2024 Class 1A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Marengo faces Dixon in Round 1 of the 2024 Class 4A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Monmouth-Roseville faces Newman in Week 9 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Dixon is confident and motivated after loss to Byron, Fulton's Braedon Meyers threw a school record six TDs, Jungerman steps up for Newman and Sterling bounced back in fifth win in Week 8's Sauk Valley football notes.

Byron faces Dixon in Week 8 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Oregon faces Rock Falls in Week 7 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Polo faces Milledgeville in Week 6 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive editor Josh Welge will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Dixon's Knigge had the second-best rushing total in school history, Sterling won a third straight game, Newman's defense has been stout and Milledgeville and Polo are both 5-0 ahead of their 8-player clash in this week's Sauk Valley notes.

Rockridge faces Newman in Week 5 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Orion faces Newman Central Catholic in Week 4 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Dixon faces Rock Falls in Week 3 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Ty Reynolds will have live updates, scores and news from the game