Huntington North was the 58-37 winner over Fort Wayne Northrop when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Vikings took a 31-23 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bruins on Friday.
Despite the defeat, Huntington North had strong showings from James Linker, who picked up 115 receiving yards and a pair of TDs, and Lathen Janes, who threw for 119 yards and two touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing. Linker showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 69 yards.
Huntington North didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Linker.
Jerquaden Guilford had an outrageously good game for Fort Wayne Northrop as he picked up 139 receiving yards and a pair of scores, and also punched in one TD on the ground. Those 139 receiving yards gave Guilford a new career-high. Levi Portee was another key player, rushing for 95 yards and one touchdown on only ten carries.
Huntington North's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Looking ahead, Huntington North will venture away from home to face off against East Noble at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Vikings their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, they will welcome Fort Wayne North Side at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 913 yards in their previous games.
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