West Chicago had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Round Lake Panthers 40-6. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Leading West Chicago to victory were Liam Ziberski and Carter Naranjo. Ziberski rushed for 184 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries, while Naranjo rushed for 132 yards and a pair of TDs 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 a pair of scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: West Chicago was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 407 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 340 rushing yards in four consecutive contests dating back to last season.
West Chicago didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Roman Zolota and Ziberski.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Chicago will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Joliet Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Round Lake, they will challenge Maine East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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