Football Preview: Arlington Heights Yellowjackets vs. Polytechnic Parrots
The Arlington Heights Yellowjackets will face off against the Polytechnic Parrots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Arlington Heights will be coming into the contest with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, Arlington Heights beat Chisholm Trail 21-12. The 21-point effort marked the Yellowjackets' lowest-scoring match of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Arlington Heights found their leader in underclassman Carson James, who rushed for 185 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. James' longest rush was for an incredible 88 yards.
Meanwhile, Polytechnic can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took down Trimble Tech 47-30. The Parrots' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Saidi Wasaidi was his usual excellent self, rushing for 121 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
Arlington Heights' victory was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0. As for Polytechnic, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Everything came up roses for Arlington Heights against Polytechnic in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 64-14 victory. In that matchup, Arlington Heights amassed a halftime lead of 38-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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