Join hosts Joel Boenitz and Josh Welge as they break down Week 4 in Illinois high school football in the western suburbs.

St. Charles North running back Carsen Durante knows his role is to do whatever the team needs. And early into the season, he's been running wild. Plus, more on some other big-time rushing performances from across the area and Geneva's growing confidence despite a 1-2 start.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season

Minor shuffling was all that really happened in the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings as all but four of the previous week's ranked teams claimed victory.

Alexzandria Richardson kicked off the game with an 86-yard rushing touchdown, one of three scores she had on the night, and St. Charles North never looked back to take a 43-14 victory over Wheaton North.

Burlington Central senior Tyler Samaan played his final six holes 4-under par to finish with a 66 and the title of the Pirate Invitational at Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby on Monday. The Rockets placed second as a team, while host Ottawa finished third.

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Teams from Ottawa, Marmion, Burlington Central, Kaneland, Minooka, Streator, L-P, Hall, Dixon, Morris, and Yorkville all competed during the Pirate Invitational boys golf meet on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 at Deer Park Golf Club in Oglesby.

Each week, we’ll have 22 players – 11 on offense, 11 on defense – to make the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for Week 3. Vote for your favorite players!

Henry Hahn ran for 88 yards and two touchdowns and Preston Brummel 98 yards, and Batavia pulled away from a close game at halftime to beat Glenbard North 41-13.