The West Aurora Blackhawks will face off against the Bartlett Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. West Aurora knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matchups -- so hopefully Bartlett likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, West Aurora took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 50-7 victory over South Elgin. Fans of the Blackhawks have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Bryce Riley, who rushed for 229 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. His longest rush was for an incredible 94 yards. Nicholas Weisse made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, West Aurora was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 390 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 229 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Bartlett can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They put the hurt on Streamwood with a sharp 27-6 win. The Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
West Aurora's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Bartlett, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
West Aurora strolled past Bartlett in their previous matchup back in September of 2018 by a score of 27-12. The rematch might be a little tougher for West Aurora since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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