Wheaton Academy Falls to Aurora Christian

Wheaton Academy lost to the defending 3A State Champions, Aurora Christian, on Friday night by a score of 55-14.  Stepping in for injured quarterback Nate Lopez were a pair of Sophomoresm David Thrasher and Steven Sellers, both of who took reps at quarterback.  Thrasher completed 6 of 14 passes for 48 yards and 1 touchdown.  Running back Camden Meade carried the ball 9 times for 82 yards, and junior running back Mike Silfugarian had 8 carries for 35 yards.  Tight End Marino Costello caught 3 passes for 36 yards and 1 touchdown.

Aurora Christian jumped out to a 28-7 lead after one quarter and never looked back.  They took advantage of good field position and used an efficient passing attack to get out to a big lead.

Next week, the Warriors host Walther Lutheran on Homecoming weekend.  The game will be played at Wheaton College on Saturday, September 28th.  JV plays at 10:00 AM and Varsity at 1:00 PM.