Plainfield South was the 3-0 winner over Yorkville when they last played one another back in August of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The contest between the Cougars and the Foxes didn't end well, with the Cougars falling 35-19. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 175th, while the Foxes are ranked 26th).
Even if they lost, Plainfield South's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Mason Bucon, Brad Stacy, and Rory Falconer, who each picked up one sack apiece.
T.J. Harland produced another solid performance rushing for 156 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also catching one TD for Yorkville. With that strong performance, Harland is now averaging an impressive 101.5 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Jack Beetham, who rushed for 52 yards and one score on only seven carries.
Plainfield South's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Yorkville, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-0.
Coming up, Plainfield South will welcome Plainfield Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will be up against the Wildcats' rather soft defense (which has allowed 38.17 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Yorkville, they will head out on the road to square off against Oswego East at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Foxes 9.7, the Wolves 9) so any points scored will be well earned.
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