Whitmore Lake Football Falls to Father Gabriel Richard

Grilling Defeat Concludes Whitmore Lake's Season

Father Gabriel Richard defeats Whitmore Lake 56-20, ending the Trojans' season.

The Whitmore Lake Trojans ended their season with a disappointing 56-20 loss to Father Gabriel Richard. Despite a strong performance from running back Ethan Burkhart, who rushed for over 100 yards and two touchdowns, the Trojans were unable to keep pace with the Fighting Irish.

Father Gabriel Richard took an early lead in the first quarter and never looked back. Quarterback Jack Burke threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Michael Bradley added two more scores on the ground.

The Trojans fought back in the second quarter with a touchdown run from Burkhart, but Father Gabriel Richard responded with a touchdown of their own to take a 28-7 lead into halftime.

The second half was all Father Gabriel Richard, as the Fighting Irish scored four more touchdowns to put the game away. Whitmore Lake added a late touchdown on a pass from quarterback Tyler DeBarr to wide receiver Anthony Box, but it was too little, too late.

The loss ends Whitmore Lake's season with a record of 5-4. The Trojans will look to rebound next season under the leadership of new head coach Dave Ryan.

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