Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Whiting). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Calumet Christian Patriots 39-0. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Oilers had established a 32-point advantage.
Demetrio Lopez had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 161 yards and three TDs while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Julian Madrueno, who threw for 53 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Oilers
| 09/12/25 vs Calumet Christian | 248 |
| 10/25/24 @ Andrean | 31 |
| 10/18/24 vs LaVille | 100 |
| 10/11/24 @ Wheeler | 130 |
| 10/04/24 @ Boone Grove | 218 |
| + 6 more games |
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Whiting was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 248 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2024.
Whiting didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kasen Dunn, Jaxon Catlin, and Jaiden Nunez picked up one apiece.
The win got Whiting back to even at 2-2. As for Calumet Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-2.
Looking ahead, Whiting will square off against Lake Station Edison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Oilers will need to watch out since the Fighting Eagles have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Calumet Christian, they will face off against Hammond Bishop Noll at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. The Patriots will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 34 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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