Whiting had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-4 to make it seven. They were outmatched by the Calumet New Tech Warriors and fell 59-7. The game marked the Oilers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Demetrio Lopez
| 09/26/25 @ Calumet New Tech | 119 |
| 09/19/25 vs Lake Station Edison | 126 |
| 09/12/25 vs Calumet Christian | 161 |
| 09/05/25 vs Hammond Bishop Noll | 332 |
Despite the loss, Whiting still got an impressive performance from Demetrio Lopez, who rushed for 119 yards and one score on only 15 carries. Lopez's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 119 rushing yards.
As for Calumet New Tech, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by 22 points or more this season.
Bryce Brandon was his usual excellent self, rushing for 122 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Brandon Smith was another key player, picking up 76 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
Whiting wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 28-16 loss against Boone Grove on the 3rd. As for Calumet New Tech, they have also already played their next game, a 21-16 defeat against Wheeler on the 3rd.
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