A win for Calumet New Tech just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were beaten by the Wheeler Bearcats 43-8. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Warriors of the 38-8 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Jordan Plair threw for 78 yards and a touchdown while completing 88.9% of his passes.
Javon Lawrence was his top target, picking up 48 receiving yards and a touchdown. On the ground,
Jaylen Hillard rushed for 70 yards.
Jayden Ortiz was his usual excellent self, rushing for 188 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.5 yards per carry for Wheeler. That's the most rushing yards Ortiz has posted since back in October of 2023. Bryce Compton got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Calumet New Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Wheeler, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-2.
Calumet New Tech will square off against Griffith at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Griffith's defense has only allowed 6.4 points per game this season, so Calumet New Tech's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Wheeler, they will take on Whiting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Wheeler is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.9 points per game this season.
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