The Herscher Tigers will square off against the Manteno Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Friday, Herscher beat Bishop McNamara 20-13.
Herscher's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alek Draper, who rushed for 125 yards, and also picked up 60 receiving yards and a touchdown. Draper didn't just play on offense: he also made 15 total tackles and defended a pass. Another passer making a difference was Tanner Jones, who rushed for 55 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Manteno made easy work of Plano on Friday and carried off a 27-6 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Panthers.
The win got Herscher back to even at 1-1. As for Manteno, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Herscher and Manteno were almost perfectly matched up in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, but Herscher suffered an agonizing 34-33 defeat. Will Herscher have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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