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Watch the replay: Live with Friday Night Drive for Week 1 of the 2025 high school football season

Students cheer on as Seneca's Football team runs onto field for their 2025 home opening game against Chicago Christain on Friday, Aug 29, 2025 at Seneca High School in Seneca.

Students cheer on as Seneca's Football team runs onto field for their 2025 home opening game against Chicago Christain on Friday, Aug 29, 2025 at Seneca High School in Seneca. (MaKade Rios for Shaw Media)

By John Sahly

The 2025 high school football season began this week, and Friday Night Drive is where you can find news, analysis, power rankings and more across Illinois. Hosts Steve Soucie and Matt Rodewald guided you through Week 1 on Live with Friday Night Drive from 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Click here to watch our show on YouTube.

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John Sahly

John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.