Simeon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Bolingbrook Raiders, falling 44-22. The Wolverines were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why Simeon lost, don't look at Anthony Croom Jr.. Despite the final result, he threw for 105 yards and one touchdown on only ten passes, and also rushed for 53 yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Cornell Conely, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed 12 in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Conely, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Bolingbrook found their leader in freshman Payton Miller, who rushed for 182 yards and three TDs.
Simeon's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Bolingbrook, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Simeon has already played their next match, a 62-0 victory against Brooks on the 11th. As for Bolingbrook, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-7 loss against Oswego on the 12th.
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