Two dominant backs in Memphis Huguley and Vernon Cole are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Oswego Panthers will square off against the Lane Tech Champions at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Oswego comes in on three and Lane Tech on five.
Oswego is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against Naperville North by a score of 17-7.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last game, Lane Tech made sure to put some points up on the board against Perspectives Leadership/IIT/Joslin/Tech on Friday. The Champions really took it to the Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 34-6 victory. Considering the Champions' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Oswego better keep an eye on Blake Perkins. He was instrumental in Lane Tech's win, rushing for 86 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also throwing for 61 yards and one TD. Aidan Andrich was in the mix as well, providing the Champions with two scores.
Lane Tech was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August.
Lane Tech didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Taylor Clay, Jordan Ramirez, and Ben Ruprecht, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Oswego's record now sits at 8-2. As for Lane Tech, their record is now 9-1.
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