Gary West Side extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-3. They received a blow as they fell 42-26 to the Wheeler Bearcats. The Cougars lost against the Bearcats in their previous head to head back in September of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 41-0 score last time.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marcell Dixon, who threw for 145 yards and two TDs, and also punched in a pair of touchdowns on the ground.
Gary West 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 Aizayah Sanders.
As for Wheeler, the win keeps them at an undefeated 5-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.6 points on average this season.
It was another big night for Levi Murray, who rushed for 248 yards and four scores while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Those 248 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. David Diaz made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Looking ahead, Gary West Side will venture away from home to face off against Griffith at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will need to watch out since the Panthers have now posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups. As for Wheeler, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Calumet New Tech at 7:00 p.m. The Warriors will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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