Football Preview: Whiting Oilers vs. Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors
Whiting has gone 8-0 against Hammond Bishop Noll recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Whiting Oilers will take on the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors at 8:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Whiting and Highland were almost perfectly matched up, but Whiting suffered a 22-21 loss. The Oilers have struggled against the Trojans recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Hammond Bishop Noll had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They walked away with a 28-15 win over Osceola Grace E on Saturday.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hammond Bishop Noll to victory, but perhaps none more so than Antonio Benson, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Benson's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Elijah Boone, who gained 168 total yards and two touchdowns.
Hammond Bishop Noll's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Knight and Benson. Knight also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Whiting's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
Whiting won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, slipping by Hammond Bishop Noll 15-14. The rematch might be a little tougher for Whiting since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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