Friday Night Drive’s Josh Welge and Joel Boenitz discuss what the IHSA football schedule will look like in the western suburbs for the 2025 season, games they are looking forward to, and more

Downers Grove North senior Oliver Thulin has a good grasp of the recent history of the football program, the third Thulin brother to play for the Trojans. Now he is set to make a bigger mark as a two-way standout at wide receiver and defensive back.

Downers Grove North junior Colin Doyle is set to make his mark another sport this season. An established pitcher in baseball with next-level potential, the 6-foot-6 Doyle is looking to make waves in basketball. He was one of the Trojans' standouts during the June period.

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Oswego East, Sterling and Glenbard South football teams held a joint practice on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in Oswego.

Glenbard East senior guard Michael Nee is one of several experienced returners from last year's Upstate Eight Conference and regional champs. After an impressive 27-2 June, the Rams are ready to make noise this coming season.

Jaden Fauske, who helped lead Nazareth to back-to-back state championships in 2022 and 2023 and was a two-time Suburban Life Player of the Year, was drafted by the Chicago White with the 44th pick of Sunday’s first round of the Major League Baseball Draft.

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Here are Gary Duncan's photos from Downers Grove South's 7-on-7 football event held on Saturday, July 12.

St. Francis is motivated to take the next step in the playoffs, after its season ended in the semifinals the last three years. With a talented receiving corps led by Michigan State recruit Zach Washington, the Spartans have the pieces in place for another deep run.

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The annual "Battle of the Butts" Lineman Challenge was held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at West Aurora.