Lincoln-Way West delivered a gritty effort to get itself into the playoffs with a win over Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday.

Get ready for Week 8 with our game previews from around Will County and the Joliet area.

Lincoln-Way East responded against Homewood-Flossmoor on Friday night, playing its most complete game to earn a 24-6 win.

Friday Night Drive’s Michael Dwojak has live coverage from Friday night’s Homewood-Flossmoor vs. Lincoln-Way East football game here

Lockport's defense isn't just out to stop opponents, its trying to suffocate them. The Porters stopped Homewood-Flossmoor at every turn Friday night, tossing their third shutout of the season in a 22-0 victory.

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The Homewood-Flossmoor Vikings football team hosted the Lockport Porters.

Friday Night Drive editor Steve Soucie has live coverage from Friday night’s Lockport vs. Homewood Flossmoor football game here.

Week 4 brings the first round of CCL/ESCC Blue Division games between Loyola and Brother Rice along with Mount Carmel and Marist.

Lincoln-Way East owns a 20-game winning streak, but there will be multiple contenders in the SouthWest Suburban Conference looking to knock the Griffins off their perch.