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Oswego East faces Yorkville in Week 8 of the 2024 IHSA football season. Friday Night Drive correspondent Alex Mielcarz will have live updates, scores and news from the game.
What to know
Oswego East vs. Yorkville kickoff: 7 p.m.
Where: Yorkville High School
About the Wolves: Oswego East gave a big boost to its flagging playoff hopes with a 21-9 win over Bolingbrook last week. That leaves the SPC West with four of its six teams – Oswego East, Yorkville, Bolingbrook and Plainfield North – at 3-4 needing at minimum one more win to reach the postseason. Niko Villacci threw touchdown passes to Connor Konken and Lincoln Ijams and Jasiah Watson ran for a TD in the Bolingbrook win. Defensively, Oswego East allowed just 113 yards of offense, Andy Pohlman leading the way with eight tackles and an interception. Most of all, Oswego East avoided being its worst enemy with penalties in the win, got an early lead and maintained it, a welcome change. Oswego East faces unbeaten Oswego in Week 9, making a win here all the more urgent.
About the Foxes: Yorkville comes in off a tough 27-7 loss to Oswego, a week after it had defeated another unbeaten in Minooka. The Foxes have made five consecutive playoff appearances, but there is work to be done to make it six. Jack Beetham was 10 for 23 for 136 yards and a late touchdown to Dyllan Malone, who had three catches. T.J. Harland rushed for 72 yards on 15 carries, but the Foxes hurt themselves by playing behind the sticks too frequently and committing two turnovers. Defensively, Lincoln Reuterskiold had five solo tackles and assisted five others. Yorkville has won the last two meetings with Oswego East, 13-8 last year. Yorkville is at Plainfield North in Week 9. The Foxes have the fewest current playoff points (32) of the SPC West 3-4s, reducing their margin for error.
FND Pick: Yorkville
How to watch Oswego East-Yorkville football game livestream
The Oswego East vs. Yorkville game is available on the NFHS Network
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