Grizzlies
| 09/27/25 vs Lane Tech | 16-13 |
| 09/19/25 vs Brooks | 48-6 |
| 09/12/25 vs Taft | 3-0 |
| 09/06/25 @ Hyde Park | 34-14 |
| 08/29/25 @ Corliss | 17-14 |
Payton College Prep extended their winning streak to five on Saturday, bumping them up to 5-0. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Lane Tech Champions, sneaking past 16-13. For the Grizzlies, this counts as revenge for the 27-7 victory the Champions walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2024.
Payton College Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of John Seward and Samuel Merrill. Payton College Prep received some extra help from Thomas Fitchett, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lane Tech fell to 4-1. Despite 195 more yards than Payton College Prep, the Champions couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Lane Tech lost, don't look at Vernon Cole. Despite the final result, he rushed for 158 yards and two scores while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Cole showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 55 yards.
Looking ahead, Payton College Prep will venture away from home to take on Clark at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The Grizzlies will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 32.75 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Lane Tech, they will face off against Bulls College Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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