Waukegan's game on Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 18-16 victory over the Stevenson Patriots. The win was all the more spectacular given the Bulldogs' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 132nd, while the Patriots are ranked 39th).
Stevenson's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kate Baird, who threw for 189 yards and two touchdowns.
Waukegan's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-12. As for Stevenson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-8.
Waukegan will face off against North Chicago at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. North Chicago's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Waukegan's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Stevenson, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Lakes at 7:00 p.m.
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