The Gary West Side Cougars will head out to square off against the Wheeler Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gary West Side's defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so Wheeler's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Gary West Side will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Whiting on Friday. Gary West Side breezed by Whiting on the road to the tune of 54-12. The contest marked the Cougars' most dominant victory of the season.
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. Another passer making a difference was Guiseppe Moore, who threw for 140 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes.
Meanwhile, Wheeler entered their tilt with Boone Grove on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They enjoyed a cozy 38-20 victory over the Wolves.
Wheeler's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jayden Ortiz led the charge by rushing for 106 yards and three touchdowns. Tyne Vettickal got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Gary West Side's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Wheeler, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Gary West Side lost to Wheeler on the road by a decisive 42-24 margin in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Can Gary West Side avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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