Two dominant backs in Bryce Brandon and Levi Murray are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Calumet New Tech Warriors will face off against the Wheeler Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calumet New Tech will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
Calumet New Tech barely beat Whiting the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Warriors blew past the Oilers, posting a 59-7 win. That 52 point margin sets a new team best for the Warriors this season.
Calumet New Tech found their leader in sophomore Brandon, who rushed for 122 yards on only 12 carries.
Calumet New Tech was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Wheeler put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down Gary West Side 42-26.
Wheeler didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cash Micciche and David Diaz. Diaz got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Calumet New Tech's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Wheeler, their win bumped their record up to 5-0.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Calumet New Tech has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 233.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 229.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Calumet New Tech was taken down by Wheeler 43-8 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Warriors, Jayden Ortiz (who rushed for 188 yards and four TDs while picking up 8.5 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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