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The Alleman High School football team has forfeited an upcoming game against Moline due to a significant shortage of healthy players. Injuries during the season have left them with only 11 fit players. The team’s struggles continue as they sit with a 1-5 record this season, having lost five consecutive games. With two matches left to play this season, hopes remain that injured players will recover in time to compete effectively.
Rock Island, Illinois – The Alleman High School football team has been compelled to forfeit an upcoming game scheduled against Moline in the Western Big 6 Conference. This decision was made public on Thursday, due to a significant shortage of healthy players, resulting from a series of injuries that have plagued the team throughout the season.
Currently, the Pioneers are left with only 11 players who are fit to play, a situation exacerbated by several injuries sustained during their latest match against Sterling, where they faced a considerable defeat with a score of 55-13. This loss marks the fifth consecutive defeat for Alleman, whose season record now stands at 1-5. The team managed to secure their sole victory in Week 1, defeating Walther Christian Academy 62-13, but since then, the Pioneers have not tasted victory and have struggled defensively, allowing at least 32 points in each of their subsequent losses.
In their five lost games following the opening win, the Pioneers have been outscored significantly, totaling only 49 points across these matches. Notably, they have experienced three successive games where their opponents scored over 51 points, showcasing ongoing defensive vulnerabilities. This season’s challenges mirror those of the previous season, when Alleman concluded with a dismal record of 1-8, exacerbating concerns about the sustainability of the football program.
As the season progresses, Alleman has two more games on their schedule, with the next match set against Geneseo on the upcoming Friday. The regular season will culminate at home against East Moline United on October 24. School officials remain hopeful that they will recover several injured players in time to compete in these remaining matches, as the team looks to improve its current standing.
The history of struggles for the Alleman football program is stark. The last varsity season, in 2022, ended with the Pioneers losing eight straight games following their first victory against Chicago Academy. Over the course of that season, the team allowed a staggering 376 points while only managing to score 65 points, further emphasizing the challenges faced by the players and coaching staff.
From a player statistics perspective, Kyle Boden stands out as the leading rusher for the Pioneers, accumulating 362 yards and scoring six touchdowns thus far. Meanwhile, Kelly Honert leads in passing, with a total of 274 yards and two touchdown passes. These contributions, however, have not been enough to turn the tide in favor of the Pioneers this season, as injuries and performance inconsistencies continue to hinder their ability to compete effectively.
As the football program strives to regroup and refocus for the remaining games, the commitment and resilience of the players will be put to the test. The upcoming matches present an opportunity for the team to harness their potential and finish the season on a positive note, amid ongoing challenges.
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