Football Recap: Phillips Comes Up Short

By Team Reports Sep 23, 2024, 7:48am

Football Recap: Phillips Wildcats vs. Simeon Wolverines

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Phillips lost against Simeon back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Phillips Wildcats lost 28-6 to the Simeon Wolverines. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 258th, while the Wolverines are ranked 94th).

Among those leading the charge was Kaleb Sims, who threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. A healthy portion of that aerial production (80 yards to be exact) went to Cornell Conely, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Phillips' loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Simeon, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-1.

Phillips is on the road again on Saturday to play Bulls College Prep at 1:30 p.m. Bulls College Prep's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Phillips' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Simeon, they will welcome Brooks at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Simeon is facing Brooks at the right time seeing as Brooks is stuck on a three-game losing streak.

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