Hammond Bishop Noll hasn't had much luck against Whiting recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hammond Bishop Noll Warriors will welcome the Whiting Oilers at 8:00 p.m. Hammond Bishop Noll will be strutting in after a victory while Whiting will be coming in after a defeat.
Having struggled with five losses in a row dating back to last season, Hammond Bishop Noll finally turned things around against Osceola Grace E on Saturday. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 28-15.
Hammond Bishop Noll's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Antonio Benson, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Benson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making a tackle and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Another back making a difference was Elijah Boone, who gained 168 total yards and two touchdowns.
Hammond Bishop Noll's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Knight and Benson. Knight didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Whiting was just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 22-21 to Highland. The Oilers have struggled against the Trojans recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
The win got Hammond Bishop Noll back to even at 1-1. As for Whiting, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Hammond Bishop Noll and Whiting were almost perfectly matched up in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but Hammond Bishop Noll suffered an agonizing 15-14 loss. Will Hammond Bishop Noll have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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