West Chicago and Normal Community squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but West Chicago had to settle for second. They lost 41-16 to the Normal Community Ironmen. While losing is never fun, the Wildcats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 226th, while the Ironmen are ranked 31st).
When it comes to explaining why West Chicago lost, don't look at Robert Lee. Despite the final result, he rushed for 144 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Lee's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 104 rushing yards. Carter Naranjo handled things on the ground, rushing for 84 yards.
Even though they lost, West Chicago was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 366 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 340 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
West Chicago's record now sits at 6-4. As for Normal Community, their win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1.
West Chicago does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Normal Community, they will play host again on Friday to welcome Prospect, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Prospect will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Normal Community surely won't give up without a fight.
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