Football Recap: Whiting Oilers vs. Gary West Side Cougars
Whiting entered their game against Gary West Side on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Whiting Oilers were dealt a 54-12 defeat at the hands of the Gary West Side Cougars. The Oilers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Gary West Side's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Monte Moore Ii, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Moore Ii also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making a tackle. Guiseppe Moore was another key passer, throwing for 140 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Whiting now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Gary West Side, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Whiting will face off against Calumet New Tech at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Calumet New Tech's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Whiting's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Gary West Side, they will venture away from home to face off against Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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