Football Preview: Wheeler Bearcats vs. Gary West Side Cougars
The Wheeler Bearcats will face off against the Gary West Side Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Gary West Side is hoping to do what Boone Grove couldn't on Friday: put an end to Wheeler's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Wheeler enjoyed a cozy 38-20 win over Boone Grove.
Wheeler's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jayden Ortiz, who rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns. Another pass catcher making a difference was Bryce Compton, who picked up 213 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gary West Side). They claimed a resounding 54-12 win over Whiting on the road. The Cougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three contests by 26 points or more this season.
Gary West Side got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Monte Moore Ii out in front who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Moore Ii also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making a tackle. Guiseppe Moore was another key player, throwing for 140 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Wheeler now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Gary West Side, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Wheeler strolled past Gary West Side in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a score of 42-24. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Moore, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Wheeler still be able to contain Moore? There's only one way to find out.
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