Whiting kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a hard 31-12 fall against the North Newton Spartans. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it eight in a row.
Among those leading the charge was Bryce Gibson, who threw for 130 yards and one TD while completing 90% of his passes, and also rushed for 53 yards. Those 53 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jared Kutsch, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Whiting will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for North Newton, they will face off against Rensselaer Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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