While West Aurora's victory against Glenbard East wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Blackhawks sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 35-32 win over the Rams on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Blackhawks considering their seven-point performance the match before.
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West Aurora's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bryce Riley, who rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing touchdowns Riley has posted since back in September of 2024. Mason Atkins was another key player, rushing for 111 yards and one TD on only 12 carries.
When it comes to explaining why Glenbard East lost, don't look at Michael Nee. Despite the final result, he threw for 383 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 48 yards. Kedrick Dennis helped out on the ground, rushing for 83 yards.
The victory got West Aurora back to even at 1-1. As for Glenbard East, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Aurora will venture away from home to challenge Elgin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Blackhawks' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Glenbard East, they will square off against Bartlett at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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