Wheeler is 0-3 against Andrean since October of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Bearcats will look to defend their home field against the Fighting 59ers at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average (Wheeler 10, Andrean 9.6) so any points scored will be well earned.
Wheeler is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lake Station Edison 70-7. The Bearcats might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 26 points or more this season.
Andrew Bizzieri
| 10/24/25 @ Lake Station Edison | 6 |
| 09/05/25 vs River Forest | 2 |
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Andrew Bizzieri produced another solid performance rushing for 301 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 18.8 yards per carry. Those six rushing touchdowns gave him a new career-high. Tyne Vettickal was another key player, picking up 91 receiving yards and three scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Wheeler was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 318 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Wheeler didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Keegan Catone and Conner Welch. Wheeler got some further help from CJ Chaffer: he picked up a sack, forced one fumble, and made 17 total tackles.
Meanwhile, Andrean entered their tilt with Lowell last Friday with seven consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with eight. They enjoyed a cozy 19-3 victory over the Red Devils. The game was the first time the Fighting 59ers have beaten the Red Devils on their field since October 11, 2019.
A big part of Andrean's win came down to the chemistry between Brady Elish and his top target Tyler Vo. Elish rushed for 18 yards and one TD while Vo picked up 156 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Andrean's victory bumped their record up to 8-1. As for Wheeler, their win bumped their record up to an identical 8-1.
Wheeler ended up a good deal behind Andrean in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, losing 19-0. Can the Bearcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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