It was another strong week for the teams at or near the top of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings as three new or returning teams joined the group. Check out this week rankings here:

Kankakee scored 20 unanswered points to close out Monday's 40-26 win over Plainfield South in the first round of the IHSA Kankakee Regional.

The CCL/ESCC had a number of fantastic matchups this week further proving the power possessed by the strongest conference in the state. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 6.

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Week 6!

Dwight built a 35-point halftime lead Saturday on the way to a 48-14 victory over St. Bede in Peru.

On a fourth-and-inches from its own territory, Providence's Broden Mackert took the handoff and ran 81 yards to the end zone, putting the Celtics ahead 28-14 and closing the scoring on Providence victory over Marist.

Mariano Velasco caught a touchdown pass and had a pick-6, Dekker Zelensek ran for a pair of long touchdowns, Ammar Banire rushed for two more and Kaleb Stumpenhorst drilled a 50-yard field goal as Oswego celebrated homecoming with a 48-6 victory over Joliet West.

Lincoln-Way Central picked up a 28-20 homecoming win over previously undefeated Bradley-Bourbonnais in a Friday night clash between two of the state's very best Class 7A teams.

In a homecoming rivalry game, Plainfield North leaned heavily on its ground game, chewed up clock and played stout run defense to pull away from Plainfield East in a dominant 42-7 victory.

Lincoln-Way West dominated DeKalb on the ground in a 52-21 victory, rushing for 302 yards and all seven of their touchdowns. Senior running back Jimmy Talley Jr. starred with 135 yards and four scores on 22 carries.

Lockport's Chris Miller scored what proved to be the winning touchdown, and fellow senior Nick Moerman had a huge quarterback sack as the Porters prevailed 14-7 over Naperville Central in overtime Friday.

The Coalers forced four Manteno turnovers, got four Connor Henline touchdown passes, and saw three players score at least two touchdowns apiece in a 55-0 win at Manteno on Friday

Mick Smith and Caeden Curran each scored twice on the ground as Morris remained unbeaten with a 37-14 win over Rochelle

Lincoln-Way Central held off Bradley-Bourbonnais for a 28-20 victory in Week 6 football on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Final scores in Illinois high school football for Week 6 of the 2025 season. This will be updated as more scores come in

Lincoln-Way East quarterback Jonas Williams broke the IHSA career passing TD record, and coach Rob Zvonar collected his 250th career win as the Griffins rolled to a 42-6 victory over Metea Valley on Friday.

Joliet Catholic hosted a varsity football game against Niles Notre Dame at Busey Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium on Friday, Oct. 3.

Coal City defeats Manteno 55-0 in Week 6 football on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

Lincoln-Way East hosted Metea Valley for a varsity football game on Friday, Oct. 3.

Lincoln-Way East's Jonas Williams broke the state passing touchdown record during a varsity football game against Metea Valley at Lincoln-Way East on Friday, Oct. 3.

The DeKalb football team met Lincoln-Way West Friday night in a nonconference matchup at DeKalb High School.

Maya Zanzola threw four touchdown passes to lead Joliet West to a 46-0 win over Joliet Central in the final game of the regular season.

The Herald-News prep football preview for Week 6, featuring key showdowns across the greater Will and Grundy county area.

As we move past the half way point, the edges off the playoff field start to become clearer. But a few small upsets can cause quite an adjustment which bore out after Week 5's games. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season

Previously ranked teams in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings went 22-3 collectively in Week 5 as the top teams officially start to separate themselves from the pack. Check out this week rankings here:

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald as they break down what happened in Week 5 in Illinois high school football

Five different players scored as Romeoville's flag football team topped Plainfield East 33-6

After going 0-9 last season, QB Tommy Morrisette has helped Plainfield Central notch two wins already this year. That, plus notes on Lincoln-Way East linebacker Casey Mikrut's deja vu interception, the Jonas Williams record watch and more in the Herald-News football notebook.

More undefeated teams fell and statewide the losses are stacking on a lot of programs you aren't used to see them with. Steve Soucie takes a look at what we learned in Week 5.

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week. Vote for your favorite players for Week 5!

Friday night’s Southwest Valley Blue game between Lockport and Naperville North that seemed like there would be little scoring opened up in the fourth quarter, with Lockport surviving for a 20-17 triumph.

Nazareth ran and passed by Joliet Catholic, 48-21, in a Catholic League/ESCC crossover encounter that ceased to be a contest in the second quarter, when savvy senior quarterback Jackson Failla threw for four of his career-high six touchdowns.

Scores and more from across the Will/Grundy county area from Week 5 of the high school football season.

TJ Lewis ran the ball 31 times for 197 yards as Bolingbrook handed Oswego East its first loss of the year in a 32-7 victory.

Despite recovering from an illness, Seneca QB Gunner Varland rushed for 100 yards and three touchdowns in leading the Irish to a 50-17 win over Dwight.

Senior quarterback Brock Phillip and wide receiver Dario Milivojevic connected on four touchdown passes as St. Francis compiled over 400 yards of total offense during its 47-35 win at Providence during CCL/ESCC action Friday evening.

After last week’s loss to Lincoln-Way West where he was held to under 100 yards, Lincoln-Way Central running back Justin Cobbs made sure it wouldn’t happen twice. He rushed for 168 yards and three touchdowns as the Knights topped DeKalb 45-7.

Wilmington scored four touchdowns on its first six plays from scrimmage and forced three Manteno turnovers in the first quarter to set the tone for a 49-0 homecoming win on Friday

Caed Curran and Mick Smith each ran for a pair of touchdowns and quarterback Brady Varner ran for a score and threw for another as Morris beat Kaneland, 42-21, during Friday night’s Interstate 8 Conference matchup of unbeatens in Maple Park.

Lincoln-Way East rolled past Naperville Central, and Jonas Williams tied the state's career passing touchdown record during a 44-7 Southwest Valley Blue victory.

Final scores in Illinois high school football for Week 5 of the 2025 season. This will be updated as more scores come in

Providence hosted St. Francis for a varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 26.

Joliet Central hosted Plainfield Central for a varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 26.

Although Week 5 isn't filled with games pairing undefeated teams, there's more than enough contest of intrigue to keep an eye on. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games of Week 5.

The Herald-News Prep Football Capsules for Week 5, featuring key showdowns across the greater Joliet area.

An unexpected wrinkle was introduced into the projection this week, changes of the enrollment number to over 300 schools by the IHSA, as such some things moved around. Steve Soucie breaks down how the playoff field projects after the fourth week of games.

Congratulations to these 23 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 5 in Illinois high school football

Brother Rice continued its climb up the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings in a week with substantial shuffling of the rankings.