Football Preview: Whiting Oilers vs. LaVille Lancers
Whiting has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the LaVille Lancers at 7:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Whiting is headed into the match out to prove that what happened against Wheeler on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Whiting took a blow against Wheeler, falling 49-6.
Whiting's loss came about despite a quality game from Austin White, who rushed for 130 yards, and also threw for 85 yards and a touchdown. White's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 130 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, LaVille had to suffer through a 49-20 loss at the hands of Jimtown. The Lancers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Brayden Schwitz, who picked up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Xzavian Lafave, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Whiting's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-6. As for LaVille, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-5 record this season.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Whiting has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 170.8 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for LaVille, though, as they've been averaging only 90.9. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Whiting was dealt a bruising 50-0 loss at the hands of LaVille when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Can Whiting avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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