Metro-East Lutheran is 0-6 against South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville since March of 2021 but things could change on Friday. The Knights will host the Ponies at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Metro-East Lutheran is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Illinois' top teams: Meridian, who was ranked 17th at the time (Metro-East Lutheran was ranked fourth). The Knights really took it to the Hawks for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-26 victory. The Knights' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Abe Oberhauser
| 09/27/25 @ Meridian | 4 |
| 09/19/25 vs Blue Ridge | 3 |
| 09/13/25 @ St. Thomas More | 2 |
| 09/05/25 @ Hutsonville/Palestine | 1 |
| 11/01/24 @ Pawnee/Lincolnwood | 2 |
| 10/18/24 @ Blue Ridge/Christ Lutheran/DeLand-Weldon | 5 |
Abe Oberhauser produced another solid performance throwing for 165 yards and four TDs, while also rushing for 162 yards on only 12 carries. That's the most passing touchdowns he has posted since back in October of 2024. Another player making a difference was Lee Watson, who rushed for 156 yards while picking up 7.8 yards per carry.
Metro-East Lutheran's run defense was locked in: Meridian could only muster 2.4 yards per carry. The team can thank Landyn Jefferson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Metro-East Lutheran didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 9.7.
Metro-East Lutheran didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Ben Schilbe.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville on Friday. They blew past St. Anne 48-26. South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville's victory was all the more impressive since the Cardinals were averaging only 13.2 points allowed on the season.
Metro-East Lutheran better keep an eye on George Bailey. He was instrumental in South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville's win, rushing for 310 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.3 yards per carry. Bailey was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 65 yards. Brodey Vanhooser was another key player, rushing for 73 yards and one score.
Metro-East Lutheran's win bumped their record up to 5-0. As for South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 5-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Metro-East Lutheran has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 307.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville struggles in that department as they've been averaging 317.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Metro-East Lutheran came up short against South Fork/Edinburg/Morrisonville when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 20-15. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
