Whiting not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since September 6, 2024 (when they won 36-0). They blew past the Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors 28-7. The Oilers haven't had any issues with the Warriors recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.
Demetrio Lopez
| 09/05/25 vs Hammond Bishop Noll | 332 |
| 08/23/24 vs North Newton | 140 |
| 09/20/24 vs Gary West Side | 79 |
| 08/29/25 vs Highland | 75 |
| 09/13/24 @ Griffith | 41 |
Demetrio Lopez was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 332 yards and four scores while picking up 9.2 yards per carry. Those 332 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Whiting was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 358 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hammond Bishop Noll only rushed for 131 rushing yards.
Whiting didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kasen Dunn and Berner Garcia.
Despite the loss, Hammond Bishop Noll still got an impressive performance from Jeremiah Alford, who rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown, and also picked up 39 receiving yards.
Whiting's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, they dropped their record down to 1-2 with the loss, which was their fourth 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. Whiting will welcome Calumet Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hammond Bishop Noll, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Warriors will need to watch out since the Bearcats have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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