Luke Vanderwiel, Prairie Ridge’s touchdown maker, got help from a defensive player Friday night.

The player?

Vanderwiel himself. The senior option quarterback (and sometimes safety) makes touchdowns on defense too.

“I was just doing my coverage, and I happened to be there,” Vanderwiel said.

Vanderwiel’s pick-six was a momentum-changing play for Prairie Ridge in its 33-22 win over visiting Jacobs in a Fox Valley Conference showdown in Crystal Lake.

Vanderwiel rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries in a game Prairie Ridge never trailed. His defensive score gave him his second four-TD game in as many this season.

Wolves coach Mike Frericks picks his spots when deciding when to play Vanderwiel on defense. He had Vanderwiel on the field in the second half with the vis

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