Rainy conditions at Hancock Stadium on Saturday night could’ve hampered many performances, especially those from teams who are accustomed to running on all cylinders.
But the night could not dampen a Normal U-High masterclass as the Pioneers defeated Richland County 48-13 in IHSA Class 4A playoff action, clinching their first quarterfinal berth since 2013.
Mother Nature could not stop a spectacular performance from senior quarterback Alek Weiland, who went 12-for-18 for 207 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air and recorded 124 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.
“I think I had a lot of time in the pocket,” Weiland said. “When me and our running backs ran the ball we had a lot of blocks. It was just a well-rounded performance.”