The Wabeno/Laona Rebels will take on the Valley Christian Warriors on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Wabeno/Laona is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. Their defense stepped up to hand Three Lakes a 42-0 shutout. The Rebels haven't had any issues with the Bluejays recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Walker Winkelman continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 202 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. Cooper Albrecht was another major influence, as he rushed for 59 yards and ran in a TD.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Wabeno/Laona was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 346 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Wabeno/Laona's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Marshal Smith, Brody Hoffman, and Ryder Cronauer, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Valley Christian faced Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. The Warriors breezed past the Resorters to the tune of 40-12.
Wabeno/Laona's record is now 9-0. As for Valley Christian, their record now sits at 8-1.
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