Calumet Christian has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They were outmatched by the Boone Grove Wolves on the road and fell 50-14. The Patriots' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Calumet Christian lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Kolton Foutz, who threw for 259 yards and two touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (103 yards to be exact) went to Isaiah Kish, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Calumet Christian's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Michael Clayton and Kish.
Boone Grove's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mark Rowland led the charge by throwing for 101 yards and three touchdowns, while also rushing for 65 yards. Samir Del Rio did his part for the team as well, scoring a TD off of 131 receiving yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Calumet Christian fell to 3-1. As for Boone Grove, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Calumet Christian is on the road again on Friday to play Hammond Bishop Noll at 8:00 p.m. Calumet Christian's defense has only allowed 15.8 points per game this season, so Hammond Bishop Noll's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Boone Grove, they will square off against Wheeler at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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