Football Game Preview: Fort Wayne North Side Legends vs. Fort Wayne Wayne Generals

The Fort Wayne North Side Legends will face off against the Fort Wayne Wayne Generals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

Fort Wayne North Side fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Knights by a score of 31-28. The loss was just more heartbreak for the Legends, who fell 30-28 when the teams last met back in September of 2023.

Fort Wayne North Side might have lost, but man, Jaydin Rivers was a machine: he threw for 296 yards and four TDs.

Fort Wayne North Side didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Maalik Moore. Leslie Woodson was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).

Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Wayne was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by Fort Wayne South Side 46-0. Generals fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Archers since Friday.

Fort Wayne Wayne's loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fort Wayne North Side, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Fort Wayne North Side has been excellent in the air this season, having averaged 295.4 passing yards per game. It's a different story for Fort Wayne Wayne, though, as they've been averaging only 104 passing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant passing game?

Everything came up roses for Fort Wayne North Side against Fort Wayne Wayne when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 42-12 win. Do the Legends have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Generals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.