Whiting extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 3-6. They were six points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 27-22 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rensselaer Central Bombers. The Oilers were up 22-7 in the second quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite the loss, Whiting still got an impressive performance from Julian Madrueno, who rushed for 190 yards and 2 TDs while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. The game marked Madrueno's second in a row with at least two rushing touchdowns.
As for Rensselaer Central, they have been on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 16 games, dating back to last year. That's helped them to a 7-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 34.8 points over those games.
Rensselaer Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Joshua Johns, who rushed for 150 yards and 1 score.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Whiting will challenge Knox at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rensselaer Central, they will venture away from home to challenge Lake Station Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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