Huntington North came into Friday's game looking for another win against Fort Wayne Northrop, but Jerquaden Guilford wouldn't allow it. The Bruins came out on top against the Vikings by a score of 31-23 on Friday thanks in part to Guilford, who picked up 139 receiving yards and two scores, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground. He was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 53 yards.
Fort Wayne Northrop's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. The heavy lifting was done by Lenny Ubderwood and Ifeanyi Emdobi, who racked up all four sacks between them.
James Linker and Lathen Janes certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Linker picked up 115 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, while Janes threw for 119 yards and a pair of touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing. Linker didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass in addition to snagging two interceptions.
Fort Wayne Northrop has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 36.0 points this season. As for Huntington North, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Looking ahead, Fort Wayne Northrop will square off against Fort Wayne North Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 913 yards in their previous games. As for Huntington North, they will take on East Noble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Vikings' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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