MERRILLVILLE — Andrean finished its regular season as the Northwest Crossroads Conference's only unbeaten team.
The 59ers beat Lowell 21-7 on Friday, 10/16, in a matchup of the league's last two undefeated teams. Andrean (8-1) finished 6-0 in conference play to win the NCC title outright.
Andrean scored a touchdown in each of the first three quarters. The 59ers led 14-0 at halftime and 21-7 after three, and neither team scored in the fourth.
Quarterback Dylan Gore completed 8 of 12 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. He also ran for 53 yards on five carries. Gore has averaged 174.8 passing yards over his last 10 games. E. Leader caught one pass for 25 yards.
The Andrean defense held Lowell to its only touchdown in the third quarter. The Red Devils entered the game averaging 37 points. Andrean has allowed 92 points in nine games this season, about 10 per game.
It was Andrean's eighth straight win since a 27-21 season-opening loss at Merrillville. The 59ers have allowed 65 points during the streak and have won 21 of their last 22 games dating to last season, when they won the Class 2A state title.
The win was Andrean's third straight over Lowell. The 59ers won 27-14 in 2024 and 19-3 last season.
Andrean faces unbeaten Griffith (9-0) at 7 p.m. Friday, 10/23.
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