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The Alleman High School football team has decided to forfeit their upcoming match against Moline due to a severe player shortage from injuries. Currently, they have 11 players available after a tough loss to Sterling. With a 1-5 record this season, the team has faced numerous challenges. Despite these difficulties and an ongoing injury crisis, officials remain hopeful for the return of some injured players as they prepare for their final games of the season against Geneseo and East Moline United.
Rock Island, Illinois – The Alleman High School football team has been compelled to forfeit their upcoming game against Moline, scheduled for Friday in the Western Big 6 Conference, due to a severe shortage of healthy players. This decision was announced on Thursday as the team currently has only 11 players available after several injuries were sustained during their most recent game.
The Pioneers faced a tough match against Sterling, resulting in a challenging 55-13 loss that contributed to the team’s ongoing struggles this season. With a current record of 1-5, Alleman has found it difficult to recover from a lackluster performance after their initial victory in Week 1.
Since their opening win against Walther Christian Academy, where they triumphed 62-13, the Pioneers have been unable to turn around their season. They have faced five consecutive defeats and allowed a minimum of 32 points in each of these losses. In total, the team has scored just 49 points over the five games following their early success, while opponents have capitalized on their weaknesses, scoring high and overwhelming the Pioneers, with three of the matches seeing over 51 points scored against them.
Looking ahead, the remaining schedule includes two more games. The next matchup is against Geneseo on the following Friday, with the season wrapping up at home against East Moline United on October 24. Despite the challenges faced thus far, school officials remain hopeful that several injured players may return in time for these final contests, potentially bolstering the team’s roster.
The Pioneers have not consistently fielded a varsity team since 2022, when they faced significant challenges on the field, finishing that season with a disappointing record of 1-8. The previous year was marked by a particularly rough stretch, during which they lost eight consecutive games following an initial win against Chicago Academy. Throughout the 2022 season, the team allowed a total of 376 points while only managing to score 65 across all games.
In terms of individual performance, Kyle Boden has emerged as the leading rusher for the team, accumulating 362 yards and scoring six touchdowns. In contrast, Kelly Honert leads in passing, totaling 274 yards with two touchdown passes to date. These performances stand out as the team navigates a challenging season rife with injuries and setbacks.
The forfeiture against Moline and the recent trend of injuries reflect ongoing difficulties for the Alleman High School football team, as they strive to reinvigorate their program and build on any positives into next season. With hope for recovery among the players and support from the school community, the Pioneers will look to finish the current season on a stronger note.
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