Football Recap: Vanlue Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Oct 18, 2024, 8:28pm

Football Recap: Vanlue Wildcats vs. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves

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Vanlue scored the most points they've had all season on Saturday, but it wasn't enough. They were dealt a 62-20 loss at the hands of the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves. The Wildcats lost against the Braves in their previous head to head back in October of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 58-42 score last time.

Chip Bennett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 316 yards and five touchdowns on only 12 carries, while also throwing for 145 yards and three touchdowns on only six passes for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian. Bennett really tore up the turf during one magnificent 78-yard run. A healthy portion of that aerial production (123 yards to be exact) went to Dylan Grimes, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.

Vanlue is on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-7. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.

Vanlue has already played their next game, a 48-0 defeat against Windham on the 12th. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-7 loss against Greenwood Christian Academy on the 12th.

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