News Summary
Alleman High School’s football team has forfeited its upcoming game against Moline, citing a shortage of healthy players. The decision follows a series of injuries that have left the team with only 11 players available. With a current record of 1-5 and various performance struggles, school officials remain hopeful for player recoveries ahead of their final matches of the season.
Alleman, Illinois — Football Team Forfeits Upcoming Game Amid Injury Struggles and Season Challenges
Alleman High School’s football team has announced it will forfeit its upcoming game against Moline in the Western Big 6 Conference scheduled for Friday, citing a lack of healthy players to compete effectively. This decision was officially made on Thursday after the team experienced a significant number of injuries that have depleted their roster to only 11 available players.
Recent Injuries Lead to Forfeit
The forfeiture follows a series of setbacks that began with injuries sustained during a recent game against Sterling, where Alleman suffered a heavy 55-13 defeat. The injuries have sidelined multiple key players, severely limiting the team’s roster and ability to field a full squad for the upcoming game.
Current Season Record and Performance
The 2023 season has been challenging for the Pioneers, with their overall record standing at 1-5. Their lone victory came in the first week of the season, a dominant 62-13 win over Walther Christian Academy. Since then, they have suffered five consecutive losses, with each defeat marked by high points allowed and relatively low scoring on offense.
Throughout these losses, Alleman has allowed at least 32 points in every game. Notably, in three consecutive contests, they surrendered over 51 points, demonstrating defensive struggles. Meanwhile, their offense has managed to score only 49 points across these five losses, reflecting difficulties in generating consistent scoring opportunities.
Remaining Schedule and Outlook
The Pioneers have two scheduled games remaining. The next game is set against Geneseo on the following Friday. The final game of the regular season will be at home against East Moline United on October 24. School officials remain hopeful that several players will recover in time for these upcoming contests, which could bolster the team’s chances to improve their results before the season concludes.
Historical Context and Past Seasons
This season marks the second year that Alleman High School has been without a varsity football program. Their last varsity season took place in 2022, ending with a record of 1-8. That season followed a pattern of losing streaks, as the team lost eight straight games after securing a victory in their season opener against Chicago Academy.
During the 2022 season, the team struggled defensively, surrendering a total of 376 points over the course of the season while managing to score only 65 points. These historical challenges highlight persistent difficulties faced by the program, both offensively and defensively.
Key Players and Statistical Leaders
Among the team’s standout players are Kyle Boden, the leading rusher with 362 yards and six touchdowns, and Kelly Honert, the top passer with 274 yards and two touchdown passes. Their performances are critical for the team’s offensive efforts as they attempt to navigate the remainder of the season and recover from ongoing injuries.
Summary
In summary, Alleman High School’s football program is currently facing significant adversity due to injuries and performance struggles over the past two seasons. The decision to forfeit the upcoming game reflects the critical state of their roster. Despite these setbacks, school officials remain optimistic about player recoveries ahead of final games, aiming to finish the season on a more positive note.
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- SI.com: Illinois High School Football Team Forced to Cancel Game
- PJ Star: IHSA Playoff Outlook Week 7
- Pantagraph: Illinois High School Football News
- MaxPreps: Illinois High School Football Week 7 Scores
- The Telegraph: Illinois High School Football AP State Polls
- Wikipedia: Illinois High School Football
- Google Search: Illinois High School Football News
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Football (Sport)
- Google News: Illinois High School Football
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