Argenta-Oreana was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Sullivan-Okaw Valley/Bethany Redskins, falling 44-0. While losing is never fun, the Bombers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 451st, while the Redskins are ranked 212th).
Sullivan-Okaw Valley/Bethany had a senior duo take command as Cooper Christensen threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns and Aian Fryman rushed for 140 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Fryman now rushed for 139 or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Seth Forlines was Christensen's top target, picking up 122 receiving yards, while also punching in a rushing score.
Argenta-Oreana's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Sullivan-Okaw Valley/Bethany, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Argenta-Oreana will take on Sangamon Valley/Tri-City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sangamon Valley/Tri-City's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Argenta-Oreana's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sullivan-Okaw Valley/Bethany, they will be playing at home against Cerro Gordo/Bement at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sullivan-Okaw Valley/Bethany will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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