Football Preview: Havana Ducks vs. Rushville-Industry Rockets
Havana hasn't had much luck against Rushville-Industry recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Havana Ducks will venture away from home to face off against the Rushville-Industry Rockets at 7:00 p.m.
Havana lost 33-13 to Stark County on Friday.
Meanwhile, Rushville-Industry entered their tilt with Abingdon/Avon on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They came out on top against the Tornadoes by a score of 40-32. The Rockets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jordan Mcginnis and he. Mcginnis rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries while he rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rushville-Industry was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 319 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 178 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Rushville-Industry's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Hunter Gossage and Chase Bickerman. Gossage is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Havana's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Rushville-Industry, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Havana has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 148.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Rushville-Industry struggles in that department as they've been averaging 267.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Havana came up short against Rushville-Industry in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 26-22. Can Havana avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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