Lane Tech blew Payton College Prep out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Saturday Payton College Prep got their revenge. The Champions fell just short of the Grizzlies by a score of 16-13. Despite 195 more yards than the Grizzlies, the Champions couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Lane Tech lost, don't look at Vernon Cole. Despite the final result, he rushed for 158 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 9.3 yards per carry. Cole is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 144 every time he's taken the field this season.
Champions
| 09/27/25 @ Payton College Prep | 2.5 |
| 09/05/25 vs Thornton Fractional South | 1.6 |
| 10/12/24 @ Taft | 4.9 |
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 2.5 yards per carry. The team can thank Kanye Williams for the heroic effort on defense: he. That's the most yards per carry they've posted since back in October of 2024.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lane Tech fell to 4-1. As for Payton College Prep, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Lane Tech will square off against rival Bulls College Prep at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Payton College Prep is set to challenge their familiar foe Clark at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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