Plainfield Central had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 21-18 victory over the Waukegan Bulldogs on Friday. For the Wildcats, this counts as revenge for the 16-14 win the Bulldogs walked away with the last time they faced one another back in August of 2024.
TORRANCE FREEMAN was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 101 yards and two TDs on only nine carries.
Another reason for the win was Plainfield Central's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: CODY CONNOLLY and MIKE BROMBOSZ, who each picked up one sack apiece. GAVIN RODRIGUEZ was another major factor on D, making 19 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Plainfield Central wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 48-7 defeat against Metea Valley on the 5th. As for Waukegan, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 29-0 loss against North Chicago on the 5th.
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