U-High Pioneers explode for 48 points in rout over Decatur MacArthur

Posted on September 13, 2024
U-High moves to 2-1 on the season after dropping Decatur MacArthur 48-7. (WJBC File Photo)

By Jake Fogal

NORMAL – U-High unloaded for six touchdowns in Week 3 as the Pioneers opened conference play in the Central State Eight against Decatur MacArthur. University High kept the General’s sputtering on offense throughout the contest, and picked up the blowout win 48-7.

U-High quarterback Alek Weiland shared the pigskin all night with his teammates, as he connected with wide receivers AJ Holden, Cade Cunningham and Lyfe Campbell in the first half for scores.

Senior running back Carson Stevens joined in on the fun, totaling two touchdown in the win, one on the ground and one off a reception from Weiland. The senior signal caller didn’t just show off his arm, as Weiland added a 13 yard touchdown run to his resume before being pulled for the second half.

Weiland finished the game with 264 passing yards and five total touchdowns, four through the air and one rushing.

The Pioneer defense put on a stellar performance, securing several turnovers in the victory, while also shutting out MacArthur in the first half. Lyfe Campbell, Andrew Felstead, and Owen Kirby each snagged an interception against the Generals.

Decatur MacArthur freshman Antonio Young found the endzone on a quarterback sneak in the third quarter to get the Generals on the board.

Head Coach Brody Walworth and quarterback Alek Weiland spoke with WJBC’s Eric Lapan following the Pioneers win.

U-High Pioneers Head Coach Brody Walworth chats with WJBC’s Eric Lapan following a 48-7 victory over Decatur MacArthur.
Pioneers quarterback Alek Weiland totaled five touchdowns in U-High’s win over the Generals. He spoke with WJBC’s Eric Lapan.

The Pioneers move to 2-1 on the year and 1-0 in the Central State Eight, while Decatur MacArthur falls to (1-2)(0-1).

Other final scores throughout Central Illinois in Week 3:

(3-0) Bloomington 41-8 Peoria Manuel (0-3)

(3-0) Paxton-Buckley-Loda 22-21 Central Catholic (2-1)

(3-0) Normal Community 56-0 Urbana (0-3)

(2-1) Normal West 28-14 Danville (1-2)

(2-1) Warrensburg-Latham 35-12 Heyworth (2-1)

(2-1) Tri-Valley 52-13 Shelbyville (2-1)

(3-0) Eureka 47-0 Dee-Mack (2-1)

(3-0) LeRoy 49-0 Fieldcrest (0-3)

(3-0) St. Joe-Ogden 49-20 Prairie Central (1-2)

(3-0) GCMS 37-8 Fisher (0-3)

(1-2) Rantoul 21-15 Pontiac (0-3)

(3-0) Olympia 43-34 Pittsfield (1-2)

(2-1) Rochester 63-7 Lincoln (2-1)

(2-1) El-Paso Gridley 28-6 Ridgeview/Lexington (1-2)

(3-0) Clinton 49-8 Tremont (0-3)

Next week the High School Football Extravaganza will head to Normal West High School as the Wildcats clash with Bloomington in a Big Twelve Conference meeting.

The High School Football Extravaganza is sponsored by CEFCU.

Jake Fogal can be reached at [email protected].

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