Chandler faced Hamilton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The matchup between the Wolves and the Huskies didn't end well, with the Wolves falling 55-41. It was the first time this season that the Wolves let down their fans at home.
When it comes to explaining why Chandler lost, don't look at Will Mencl. Despite the final result, he threw for 238 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 37 yards and a pair of scores. The Wolves' leading receiver Jai Jones was Mencl's top target yet again, picking up 109 receiving yards and one touchdown.
While Chandler came up short, they sure didn't make it easy for Hamilton: they limited their QB to completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Damir Reagan for the heroic effort on defense: he. Chandler hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.39 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Chandler didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kamari Crawford and Jacob Najor.
Hamilton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Roye Oliver III led the charge by picking up 198 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Oliver III was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 57 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Skyler Cole, who rushed for 147 yards and one TD while picking up 9.2 yards per carry.
Chandler's defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 8-2. As for Hamilton, they pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road.
Chandler and Hamilton will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next games. The next time the Wolves see the field they'll take on Brophy College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st. As for Hamilton, their break will end when they face Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. on the 21st.
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