After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Griffith, Calumet New Tech was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Gary West Side Cougars out 38-36. For the Warriors, this counts as revenge for the 30-28 defeat the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Eric Allen went supernova for Calumet New Tech, picking up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Javon Lawrence got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Calumet New Tech didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Joshua Walton and Lawrence. Another thorn in Gary West Side's side was Darren Haygood, who forced a fumble and made 15 total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Gary West Side lost, don't look at Guiseppe Moore. Despite the final result, he rushed for 191 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Moore was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 54 yards.
Calumet New Tech now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Gary West Side, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-4 record this season.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Calumet New Tech and Mishawaka Marian are set to duel on Friday. Mishawaka Marian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.6 points per game this season. As for Gary West Side, they will face off against New Prairie at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Prairie's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Gary West Side's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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