Football Preview: Heidelberg Oilers vs. Raleigh Lions
The Heidelberg Oilers will face off against the Raleigh Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Heidelberg is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 30-8 margin over Bay Springs. Winning may never get old, but the Oilers sure are getting used to it with their tenth in a row.
Heidelberg found their leader in sophomore Chase Craft, who threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 121 yards. Kaden Porter was another key player, gaining 130 total yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Raleigh waltzed into their game on Friday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Hornets 36-8. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Lions just coasted through the last quarter.
Raleigh's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Brendan Harper led the charge by picking up 30 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. The dominant performance also gave Harper a new career-high in rushing yards (15).
Raleigh's win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 36.6 points per game. As for Heidelberg, their victory bumped their record up to 12-1.
Heidelberg beat Raleigh 16-6 in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Will Heidelberg repeat their success, or does Raleigh have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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