Football Preview: Zion-Benton Zee-Bees vs. Warren Township Blue Devils
Zion-Benton has played every game this season on their home field, but they'll have to hit the road on Friday. They will venture away from home to square off against the Warren Township Blue Devils at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Zion-Benton lost to Lake Forest at home by a 31-12 margin. The Zee-Bees have struggled against the Scouts recently, as their game on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last game, Warren Township made sure to put some points up on the board against Waukegan on Friday. Warren Township breezed by Waukegan at home to the tune of 43-12. Given the Blue Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 58th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 299th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Aaron Stewart was his usual excellent self, rushing for 149 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry. Jack Wolf was another key player, throwing for 92 yards and two touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes.
Zion-Benton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Warren Township, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-2.
Zion-Benton was dealt a bruising 42-0 defeat at the hands of Warren Township in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Zion-Benton, Donovan Mcneal (who rushed for 86 yards and four touchdowns on only 12 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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