Football Game Preview: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Carroll Cougars

By Team Reports Oct 14, 2025, 2:55am

Football Preview: Sheridan Blackhawks vs. Carroll Cougars

Sheridan and Carroll are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2016, but not for long. The Blackhawks will look to defend their home field on Friday against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m.

Sheridan is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Eastern just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They were outmatched by the Comets and fell 47-18. The Blackhawks were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 30-2.

Jaden Dunbar

Sacks

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Even if they lost, Sheridan's defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. Leading the way was Jaden Dunbar with two. He has been hot, having posted at least one sack the last five times he's played. Sheridan got some further help from Jonathan Barnes: he picked up a sack and made eight total tackles.

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Carroll). They breezed past Clinton Prairie to the tune of 51-12 on Friday. The Cougars haven't had any issues with the Gophers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

Carroll's victory bumped their record up to 5-2. As for Sheridan, their defeat was their first in the conference, dropping their conference record down to 5-1 and their overall record down to 6-2.

Sheridan was taken down by Carroll 28-0 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Blackhawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.

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