Niles West extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-7. They were dealt a 28-0 loss at the hands of the Highland Park Giants. The Wolves lost against the Giants in their previous head to head back in October of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 21-14 score last time.
As for Highland Park, they pushed their record up to 6-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Considering they have won four matchups by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Gustav Crane was his usual excellent self, rushing for 96 yards and one touchdown on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 136 yards and three TDs. Those 96 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Highland Park's leading receiver Lucas Gordon was Crane's top target yet again, picking up 133 receiving yards and three scores.
Niles West wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 20-14 victory against Maine West on the 24th. As for Highland Park, they have also already played their next game, a 49-0 win against Maine East on the 24th.
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