Hoffman Estates has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.8 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by the Fremd Vikings on the road and fell 37-6. The Hawks were red-hot offensively headed into the contest (they scored no less than 31 points in the four matchups prior) but the Vikings' defense proved too tough.
Fremd's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jayden Faulkner, who rushed for 98 yards and two touchdowns. Another passer making a difference was Johnny O'Brien, who threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Hoffman Estates fell to 4-1. As for Fremd, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Hoffman Estates is on the road again on Friday to play Palatine at 7:30 p.m. Palatine's defense has only allowed 14.8 points per game this season, so Hoffman Estates' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Fremd, they will host Barrington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Barrington's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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