Joliet Central is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, West Chicago a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Joliet Central Steelmen will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the West Chicago Wildcats at 6:30 p.m.
Joliet Central is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were beaten by Stagg 49-20 on Friday. The Steelmen were down 35-14 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Meanwhile, West Chicago never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Round Lake, posting a 42-0 victory at home.
Robert Lee went supernova for West Chicago, rushing for 144 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Lee got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible82 yards. Carter Naranjo also deserves a shout-out for his two touchdowns.
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