Nazareth took down St. Rita, St. Patrick handled Benet and Marian Catholic knocked off Marmion as divisional races heat up in the Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference. Leo rolled over De La Salle to earn its third win for the first time since 2021.

Mount Carmel and Montini clinched automatic playoff bids, while several CCL/ESCC teams including Brother Rice, Nazareth and Fenwick are sitting comfortably with three weeks left in the regular season. Four-win teams include Carmel, Loyola, St. Francis, Providence and more.

Senior quarterback Emmett Dowling threw for 352 yards and 3 touchdowns, while the Mount Carmel defense made three red-zone stops during the team's 27-14 win over Brother Rice in a battle of unbeaten, state-ranked programs.

Marist and St. Rita snapped their recent losing streaks, while Trae Taylor threw for 5 touchdowns as Carmel scored 70 points against Marian Catholic. Mount Carmel and Brother Rice each improved to 5-0, setting the stage for a massive CCL/ESCC Blue Division showdown.

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.

Providence and Marmion are rolling into divisional play, Joliet Catholic stunned Marist on a scramble-drill touchdown and Nazareth held off IC Catholic Prep on a game-winning field goal. Montini held off Fenwick to stay unbeaten and Mount Carmel rolled over St. Ignatius

There are 16 games around the state that feature a pair of undefeated teams from a wide array of classifications.. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games.

Montini and IC Catholic are 3-0 after wins over bigger schools, Loyola exacted its revenge on St. Francis and Brother Rice nabbed a ranked win over St. Rita in Chicago. Also included in this week's notebook are updates on the CCL/ESCC White and Red Divisions.

Wide receiver Quentin Burrell scored on a flea-flicker and a catch-and-run, finishing with 101 yards on four grabs as Mount Carmel remained undefeated with a 42-23 road win over Nazareth Academy on Friday.

A total of 162 teams enter Week 3 with 2-0 record, with 50 of those teams playing against another 2-0 team. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of the top games.

Playing for the first time this season in the stadium that bears his family’s last name, Mount Carmel's Emmett Dowling threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Caravan over St. Rita in CCL action Friday night.

It might seem crazy early to be talking about pivotal games. But the Week 2 slate provides a number of contest that could heavily shape what happens later in the season. Steve Soucie takes a look at some of Week 2's top games.

Here are highlights and notes from Week 1 results around the Chicago Catholic League/East Suburban Catholic Conference.

The Illinois High School Association released its state-wide 2025 football schedule on Friday. Filling nine-game schedules proved challenging for some of the state's elite programs.

Batavia faces Mt. Carmel in the state title game of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

St. Rita hosted Mount Carmel football in a Class 7A state semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024 in Chicago.

St. Rita faces Mt. Carmel in the semifinals of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Mount Carmel put up 48 consecutive points, led by a five-touchdown night from Jack Elliott and 321 yards on the ground, to defeat St. Charles North 48-15 and advance to the Class 7A quarterfinals.

St. Charles North faces Mt. Carmel in Round 2 of the 2024 Class 7A IHSA football playoffs. Friday Night Drive reporter Joel Boenitz will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Mount Carmel hosted Loyola on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 in Week 9 Football.

Loyola faces Mt. Carmel in Week 9 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Mount Carmel senior quarterback came back from injury and let the Caravan to a 35-21 comeback win over Joliet Catholic on Friday night in Chicago

Joliet Catholic faces Mt. Carmel in Week 7 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Kevin Hansen, who died in 2015 at age 33, is a former JCA student and Mt. Carmel teacher. Hansen will be honored prior to Friday night's game between the Hilltoppers and Caravan in Chicago

Mount Carmel hosted Nazareth Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in week 3 of football in Chicago.

Nazareth faces Mount Carmel in Week 3 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak will have live updates, scores and news from the game

Loyola and Mount Carmel will each try to win three straight state championships, Brother Rice will look to stay healthy with a talented roster while St. Ignatius adjusts to life in the CCL/ESCC Blue.

Mount Carmel senior quarterback Jack Elliott has embraced his role as a "coach" this summer as one of the few returning offensive starters from last season's championship team.

The Illinois High School Association released its state-wide 2024 football schedule on Thursday. Here's a look at some of the major changes from last year's campaign.

Friday Night Drive reporter Jake Bartelson has live updates and scores from Saturday’s IHSA Class 7A state title football game between Downers Grove North and Mount Carmel.

Mount Carmel hosted Batavia in the Class 7A football semifinal in Chicago on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023.

Friday Night Drive reporter Michal Dwojak has live updates and scores from Saturday’s Batavia vs. Mount Carmel football game in the semifinals of the IHSA Class 7A playoffs

Batavia and Mt. Carmel face-off for third consecutive postseason, while St. Francis and Nazareth face one another to decide who goes to state in Class 5A. Here are the Friday Night Drive staff picks.

Blainey Dowling stole the show on a historic night for Mount Carmel on Friday, throwing five touchdowns to help the Caravan take down St. Rita 35-3 in the 100th meeting between the two programs.

Montini sophomore Josh Robinson, in a bigger role than expected, ran for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Broncos' opening night 31-21 loss to Mount Carmel