Calhoun/Brussels hasn't had much luck against Camp Point Central recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Calhoun/Brussels Warriors will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Camp Point Central Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Calhoun/Brussels is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Routt Catholic/Lutheran. Calhoun/Brussels enjoyed a cozy 37-19 victory over Routt Catholic/Lutheran on Saturday. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 102nd, while the are ranked 274th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Calhoun/Brussels was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 304 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in eight consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Calhoun/Brussels' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Lane Eilerman, Drew Wallendorf, and Bo Lorsbach picked up one apiece. Eilerman also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, making four total tackles, and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Meanwhile, Camp Point Central took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 69-0 win over North Greene. The victory was familiar territory for the Panthers who have now won 15 contests in a row dating back to last season.
Camp Point Central got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Elijah Genenbacher out in front who rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Genenbacher's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making five total tackles. Nate Peters was another key back, rushing for 78 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Camp Point Central wouldn't let North Greene keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Camp Point Central can thank Evan Walker and Genenbacher for forcing both of them.
Calhoun/Brussels lost to Camp Point Central at home by a decisive 32-14 margin in their previous meeting back in November of 2023. Can Calhoun/Brussels avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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