Two dominant backs in Demetrio Lopez and Levi Murray are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Whiting Oilers will host the Wheeler Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Whiting has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the game with three straight defeats, while Wheeler will come in with six straight victories.
On Friday, Whiting came up short against Boone Grove and fell 28-20.
Despite the loss, Whiting saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Alexander Vazquez threw for 138 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Wheeler beat Calumet New Tech 21-16 on Friday. Those 21 points were actually the fewest the Bearcats have put up all season, but given the result they're probably not too concerned.
The match pitted two dominant backs against one another in Murray and Bryce Brandon. Murray had a great game and rushed for 238 yards and three TDs while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Brandon did his best for the losing side, rushing for 122 yards and one score.
Wheeler's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for Whiting, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-5.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Whiting has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 191.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Wheeler struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 232.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Whiting was taken down by Wheeler 49-6 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Oilers 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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