Wheeling is 3-0 against Maine East since September of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Wheeling Wildcats will square off against the Maine East Blue Demons at 7:30 p.m. Wheeling is no doubt hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Having struggled with ten losses in a row dating back to last season, Wheeling finally turned things around against Vernon Hills on Friday. Everything went their way against the Cougars as they made off with a 27-7 win.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Maine East's offense. They took a blow against Hoffman Estates on Friday, falling 57-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Blue Demons in their matchups with the Hawks: they've now lost four in a row.
Wheeling's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Maine East, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 2-1.
Everything came up roses for Wheeling against Maine East when the teams last played back in September of 2022 as the squad secured a 49-12 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Wheeling since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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