After flying high against Gary West Side last Friday, River Forest came back down to earth. The River Forest Ingots fell just short of the Griffith Panthers by a score of 34-31 on Friday. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Ingots, who until this game were averaging 11.6 points allowed.
River Forest's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. Micheal Turner picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown.
Griffith got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Ventris Tetter out in front who rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Bullion was another key signal caller, throwing for 150 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes.
River Forest's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Griffith, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
River Forest didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 32-31 defeat against Boone Grove on the 27th. Griffith has also already played their next contest, a 49-0 win against East Chicago Central on the 27th.
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