Two dominant backs in Demetrio Lopez and Bryce Brandon are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Whiting Oilers will take on the Calumet New Tech Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Whiting came up short against Lake Station Edison and fell 36-28.
Despite their loss, Whiting saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Berner Garcia, who picked up 104 receiving yards and one touchdown, was perhaps the best of all.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Calumet New Tech, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They breezed past Bowman Academy to the tune of 52-16 on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Warriors, who have now won three matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Calumet New Tech's win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 40.4 points this season. As for Whiting, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Whiting has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 205.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Calumet New Tech struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 235.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Whiting couldn't quite finish off Calumet New Tech in their previous meeting back in September of 2024 and fell 38-36. Can the Oilers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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