News Summary
The Alleman High School football team has forfeited their upcoming game against Moline due to injuries, leaving them with only 11 healthy players. With a season record of 1-5 and a significant recent loss to Sterling, the Pioneers are struggling to maintain a competitive roster. As they prepare for the final two games of the season, school officials hope injured players will return to boost the team’s performance. The Pioneers aim to turn their fortunes around after facing ongoing challenges since last season.
Rock Island, IL—The Alleman High School football team has officially forfeited their upcoming game against Moline, set to take place this Friday as part of the Western Big 6 Conference. The decision was made public on Thursday and reflects the team’s ongoing struggles with injuries that have left them with only 11 healthy players available to compete.
Recent games have taken a toll on the Pioneers, including a significant 55-13 defeat to Sterling, which further contributed to their dwindling roster. As a result, the team’s season record currently stands at 1-5, with the sole victory occurring in the opening week against Walther Christian Academy, when they won decisively with a score of 62-13.
Since that initial win, Alleman has faced a series of challenges, losing five consecutive games. Throughout these losses, the team has allowed at least 32 points in each contest. They have collectively scored only 49 points during this losing streak, with three of the matches featuring point totals surrendered of over 51 points.
The Pioneers still have two games remaining on their schedule. Their next challenge will be against Geneseo the following Friday, with their season concluding at home against East Moline United on October 24. School officials remain hopeful that several injured players will recover in time to contribute during these final contests of the season.
This situation marks an ongoing trend for Alleman High School’s football program. The last varsity season for the team was in 2022, where they struggled to maintain competitive play. The Pioneers wrapped that season with a 1-8 record, having lost eight straight games after starting strong with a victory against Chicago Academy. Throughout that season, the team allowed a staggering 376 points while managing to score only 65 points total, indicating significant defensive and offensive challenges.
Team Performance Highlights
In light of the current season’s performance, Kyle Boden has emerged as a standout player for the Pioneers, serving as the leading rusher with 362 yards and six touchdowns to his credit. Meanwhile, Kelly Honert has taken the lead in passing, recording 274 yards and two touchdown passes.
Looking Ahead
As the Pioneers prepare for their next games, the team will need to regroup and adapt to maximize their available resources. With the hope of reintegrating injured players, Alleman aims to end the season on a strong note despite the challenges faced throughout this and last season. The community looks forward to seeing if the Pioneers can turn their fortunes around in the upcoming weeks.
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