After flying high against Bowman Academy last Saturday, Lake Station Edison came back down to earth. The Fighting Eagles took a blow against the West Central Trojans on Friday, falling 54-14. The defeat continues a trend for the Fighting Eagles in their meetings with the Trojans: they've now lost three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Lake Station Edison lost, don't look at David Parker. Despite the final result, he rushed for 67 yards on only seven carries, and also threw for 22 yards and one TD. Parker also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending one pass. Oscar Alderson got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
West Central's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Teagen Holle led the charge by rushing for 86 yards and four touchdowns on only seven carries, while also picking up 33 receiving yards. Another player making a difference was Drea Villarreal, who rushed for 104 yards and a pair of scores on only 12 carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lake Station Edison fell to 3-1. As for West Central, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Station Edison will take on Whiting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Oilers will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last. As for West Central, they will challenge North Newton at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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