Gary West Side has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the River Forest Ingots, falling 35-0. That makes it the first time this season the Cougars have let down their home crowd.
Ayden Silver was his usual excellent self, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 114 yards and two touchdowns on only five passes for River Forest. Silver didn't just play on offense: he also made nine total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Gary West Side fell to 3-1. As for River Forest, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Gary West Side is taking a road trip to take on Whiting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Gary West Side's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Whiting's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for River Forest, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Griffith at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Griffith will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something River Forest surely won't give up without a fight.
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