Ottawa lost against Kaneland back in September of 2024, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Pirates were outmatched by the Knights and fell 56-7. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 270th, while the Knights are ranked 55th).
Kaneland found their leader in sophomore Hayden Nowak, who rushed for 82 yards and two TDs on only eight carries.
Ottawa's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Kaneland, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Ottawa will face off against rival Sycamore at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Kaneland is set to challenge their familiar foe Morris at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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