Two dominant backs in Bryce Brandon and Demetrio Lopez are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Calumet New Tech Warriors will be playing at home against the Whiting Oilers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Calumet New Tech's favor as the team sits on five straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Whiting has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Calumet New Tech is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Bowman Academy 52-16. The team's explosion on offense also rewarded the Warriors with their most commanding win of the season.
Meanwhile, Whiting came up short against Lake Station Edison on Friday and fell 36-28.
Calumet New Tech will need to focus on slowing down Berner Garcia, one of several Whiting players who made an impact when they last played. He picked up 104 receiving yards and one score.
Whiting now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Calumet New Tech, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Calumet New Tech has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 235.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Whiting struggles in that department as they've been averaging 205.8 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Calumet New Tech skirted past Whiting 38-36 in their previous meeting back in September of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Oilers' Austin White, who rushed for 145 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 142 yards and a pair of TDs. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Warriors to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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