If Bartlett was feeling good fresh off their 28-7 takedown of Streamwood last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Hawks had to suffer through a 49-21 loss at the hands of the West Aurora Blackhawks. While losing is never fun, the Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 305th, while the Blackhawks are ranked 144th).
West Aurora got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Lesroy Tittle out in front who rushed for 105 yards and two scores on only five carries, and also picked up 103 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Tittle really caught the secondary sleeping when he pulled down a catch that went for 84 yards. Bryce Riley was another key back, rushing for 116 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries.
Bartlett's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for West Aurora, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Bartlett will venture away from home to challenge Aurora East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hawks are facing the Tomcats at the right time seeing as the Tomcats are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for West Aurora, they will head out to square off against Ridgewood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blackhawks will be up against the Rebels' rather soft defense (which has allowed 36 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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