Panthers
| 09/26/25 @ West Lafayette | 34-20 |
| 09/19/25 vs Hamilton Heights | 22-13 |
| 09/12/25 vs Tipton | 48-7 |
| 09/05/25 vs Indianapolis Lutheran | 46-14 |
| 08/29/25 @ North Montgomery | 37-6 |
Western hadn't done well against West Lafayette recently (they were 0-8 in their previous eight matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Panthers enjoyed a cozy 34-20 win over the Red Devils. The victory was familiar territory for the Panthers, who have now won five contests in a row.
Western's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Levi Shoemaker, who rushed for 156 yards and one touchdown, and also threw for 54 yards and one TD. Those 156 rushing yards gave Shoemaker a new career-high. Matthew McKitrick was another key back, rushing for 116 yards and a pair of scores.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Western was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Lafayette only rushed for 111.
Despite the loss, West Lafayette still got an impressive performance from Kojo Steffey, who rushed for 123 yards and a pair of TDs, and also picked up 57 receiving yards. Steffey was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 55 yards.
Western's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for West Lafayette, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.
Western wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 38-7 defeat against Tippecanoe Valley on the 3rd. As for West Lafayette, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 44-43 loss against Logansport on the 3rd.
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