Naperville North's potential game-winning drive came to a screeching halt as New Trier made a fourth-down stop deep in is own territory to prevail 20-14 in Naperville.

Check out how teams in the Southwest Valley Conference are expected to fare this season.

Sophomore Jameson Purcell threw for 479 yards and six touchdowns, as Maine South won a 49-42 barnburner over Naperville North in Saturday night's Class 8A first-round game.

Naperville North broke several school records in a 44-34 win over Sandburg on Friday.

Naperville North earned its fifth win of the season Friday with a 42-0 rout of Neuqua Valley.

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Naperville North hosted Neuqua Valley on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 in Week 7 of football in Naperville.

Ball State recruit Jacob Bell threw for three touchdowns, including a pair to open the third quarter, and Aiden Drendel added a pick-six. The big plays and having the third quarter wind led to a 31-20 Naperville North victory over Lockport.

Naperville North faces Lockport in Week 5 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Randy Whalen will have live updates, scores and news from the game

In the college football recruiting world, the first few games of the high school season remain among the most important evaluation times. Several uncommitted prospects have made a strong impression including Nazareth quarterback Logan Malachuk and Cary-Grove's Logan Abrams.