Hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz break down Week 2 in the western suburbs and look ahead to Week 3 in high school football on the Friday Night Drive podcast

Ari Bigda threw a pair of touchdowns to Addie Schilb and ran for a third to lead St. Charles East over Wheaton-Warrenville South on Monday.

St. Charles East, already bit by injuries at running back, lost starter Xander Salazar late in the first half of Friday's 31-28 nonconference loss to Notre Dame.

We take a look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into Week 2 of the 2025 season.

We take a look at the football games around the Kane County Chronicle area heading into the first week of the 2025 season.

The 2025 girls flag football season starts this week. Here are previews of teams from around the Kane County Chronicle area.

Join hosts Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz as they preview Week 1 in Illinois high school football for Kane and DuPage counties on the Friday Night Drive podcast.

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Here are Karen Naess' photos from St. Charles East's football practice on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

St. Charles East running back Xander Salazar's junior season ended with him on the sidelines after suffering a concussion. Now, he's ready to be at the forefront of an experienced offense looking for it's first playoff berth since 2019.