It was fun while it lasted, but Griffith's undefeated season came to an end after eight games on Friday. They lost 35-13 to the Wheeler Bearcats. The matchup marked the Panthers' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Jayden Ortiz continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Wheeler, rushing for 220 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Ortiz has posted since back in October of 2023. Bryce Compton also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Having lost for the first time this season, Griffith fell to 8-1. As for Wheeler, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 7-2.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Griffith has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Hammond Bishop Noll at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Griffith's defense has only allowed 9.6 points per game this season, so Hammond Bishop Noll's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Wheeler, they will venture away from home to square off against Boone Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Wheeler's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six games.
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