Football Preview: Helias Crusaders vs. Smith-Cotton Tigers
Helias is 4-0 against Smith-Cotton since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Helias Crusaders will host the Smith-Cotton Tigers at 7:00 p.m. Helias' defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Smith-Cotton's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Helias' defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Jefferson City 51-0 on the road. Considering the Crusaders have won five games by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Smith-Cotton came up short against Capital City on Friday and fell 21-14. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Cavaliers recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Despite their loss, Smith-Cotton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Beau Gray, who threw for 136 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 77 yards on only nine carries, was perhaps the best of all. Smith-Cotton also got a significant boost from Coy Homan, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 87 yards.
Helias pushed their record up to 6-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Smith-Cotton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Everything came up roses for Helias against Smith-Cotton in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 63-0 win. Will Helias repeat their success, or does Smith-Cotton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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