The Prospect Knights will venture away from home to challenge the Hersey Huskies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Prospect knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Hersey likes a good challenge.
While Prospect's win against Rolling Meadows wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Knights had just enough and edged out the Mustangs 35-32. The Knights haven't had any issues with the Mustangs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Meanwhile, Hersey blew past Buffalo Grove, posting a 52-2 win. The Huskies' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Hersey's win came from a few key players Prospect will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brandon Jenkins, who rushed for 131 yards and two scores on only six carries, and also picked up 33 receiving yards and one touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 57 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Jake Nawrot was another key player, having thrown for 263 yards and four touchdowns.
One reason for the win was Hersey's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as five different players picked up one apiece. Cheydon Georgacakis got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Prospect's victory bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Hersey, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Everything came up roses for Prospect against Hersey when the teams last played back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 56-14 victory. Will the Knights repeat their success, or do the Huskies have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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