The Belleville East Lancers will face off against the West Aurora Blackhawks on Saturday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
If Belleville East beats West Aurora with 27 points on Saturday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Lancers strolled past Capital City with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 27-10. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lancers.
Josh Ware was his usual excellent self, rushing for 102 yards and a pair of scores on only ten carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 52 yards. James Johnson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask West Aurora). They blew past Streamwood 52-8 on Friday. The Blackhawks haven't had any issues with the Sabres recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Belleville East better keep an eye on Mason Atkins. He was instrumental in West Aurora's win, throwing for 238 yards and three TDs while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 31 yards and a pair of touchdowns. What's more, Atkins racked up 165.2 passer rating, the most he's had since back in October of 2024. Another back making a difference was Bryce Riley, who rushed for 71 yards and one score.
Belleville East's record is now 7-2. As for West Aurora, their record now sits at an identical 7-2.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Belleville East has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 170.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like West Aurora struggles in that department as they've been averaging 178.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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