Round Lake unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 40-6 loss at the hands of the West Chicago Wildcats on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it ten in a row.
West Chicago was led to victory by Liam Ziberski and Carter Naranjo. Ziberski rushed for 184 yards and one TD on only 11 carries, while Naranjo rushed for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 14 carries. Ziberski's longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another rusher making a difference was Jay'Veon Chester, who rushed for 24 yards and two scores.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Round Lake will challenge Maine East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for West Chicago, they will take on Joliet Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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