The Wheeler Bearcats will take on the Gary West Side Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Gary West Side is hoping to do what Boone Grove couldn't on Friday: put an end to Wheeler's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Wheeler strolled past Boone Grove with points to spare, taking the game 38-20.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Wheeler to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jayden Ortiz, who rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryce Compton, who picked up 213 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Wheeler wouldn't let Boone Grove keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wheeler can thank Tyne Vettickal and Conner Welch for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Gary West Side). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Whiting 54-12 on the road. Considering the Cougars have won three matches by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Gary West Side got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Monte Moore Ii out in front who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. Moore Ii also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making a tackle. Guiseppe Moore was another key player, throwing for 140 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Gary West Side's 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 Aizayah Sanders, Ladarrion Newell, and Newell picked up one apiece.
Wheeler now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Gary West Side, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Wheeler strolled past Gary West Side in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 42-24. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Moore, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Wheeler still be able to contain Moore? There's only one way to find out.
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