Maine East lost against Maine West back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Maine East Blue Demons were outmatched by the Maine West Warriors at home and fell 42-8. While losing is never fun, the Blue Demons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 438th, while the Warriors are ranked 197th).
Maine East wouldn't let Maine West keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Maine East can thank Jaiden Whitehead and Adonis Larios for forcing both of them. Okiki Olurotimi was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Maine East is on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4. As for Maine West, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Maine East will host Niles North at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Maine East is facing Niles North at the right time seeing as Niles North is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Maine West, they will be playing at home against Vernon Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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