The Larkin Royals will challenge the West Aurora Blackhawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Larkin has given up an average of 47.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Larkin lost 43-21 to Elgin on Friday. The Royals have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, West Aurora won against Bartlett last Friday with 49 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Blackhawks blew past Ridgewood, posting a 49-0 win. That 49 point margin sets a new team best for the Blackhawks this season.
West Aurora's win came from a few key players Larkin will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mason Atkins, who rushed for 98 yards and one score on only five carries, and also threw for 108 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 78 yards. Another player making a difference was Bryce Riley, who rushed for 91 yards and two TDs on only five carries.
The victory made it two in a row for West Aurora and bumps their season record up to 4-2. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 21 points in those games. As for Larkin, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Larkin took a serious blow against West Aurora when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 57-0. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Atkins, who threw for 233 yards and five touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 66 yards and a pair of scores. Now that the Royals know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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