Football Preview: Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors vs. Whiting Oilers
Hammond Bishop Noll hasn't had much luck against Whiting recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors will welcome the Whiting Oilers at 8:00 p.m. Hammond Bishop Noll will be strutting in after a victory while Whiting will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Hammond Bishop Noll finally turned things around against Osceola Grace E on Saturday. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 28-15.
Hammond Bishop Noll's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from 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 also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another back 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 didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Whiting was just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 22-21 to Highland. The Oilers have struggled against the Trojans recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
The win got Hammond Bishop Noll back to even at 1-1. As for Whiting, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Hammond Bishop Noll and Whiting were almost perfectly matched up in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but Hammond Bishop Noll suffered an agonizing 15-14 loss. Will Hammond Bishop Noll have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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