Football Preview: Geneseo Maple Leafs vs. Macomb Bombers
The Geneseo Maple Leafs will challenge the Macomb Bombers at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Geneseo comes in on six and Macomb on four.
Geneseo is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 win over Rochelle.
Kye Weinzierl produced another solid effort rushing for 63 yards and one TD, while also picking up 62 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Meanwhile, Macomb didn't have too much trouble with Hillcrest on Saturday as they won 21-6.
Geneseo better keep an eye on Drew Watson. He was instrumental in Macomb's win, picking up 106 receiving yards and one score. Watson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Macomb didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hillcrest to a completion percentage of just 34.8%. The team can thank Watson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Macomb wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 53.6%.
Macomb's defense didn't let Anthony Bradley, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Drake May, Blaze Howell, and Jeshua McPheeters, who each picked up one sack apiece. May was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Geneseo's record is now 8-2. As for Macomb, their record now sits at 9-1.
Saturday's game might be decided on the ground. Geneseo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 259.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Macomb struggles in that department as they've been averaging 175.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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