Football Preview: Gilman Pirates vs. Alma Center Lincoln Hornets
Gilman has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will take on the Alma Center Lincoln Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gilman's defense has only allowed 9.2 points per game this season, so Alma Center Lincoln's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Gilman is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Wisconsin's top teams: Thorp, who was ranked 23rd in their home state at the time (Gilman was ranked third). Gilman blew past Thorp 61-18 at home on Friday. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won four games by 32 points or more so far this season.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Alma Center Lincoln's offense. They were dealt a 62-0 defeat at the hands of Owen-Withee on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Hornets in their matchups with the Blackhawks: they've now lost three in a row.
Gilman's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Alma Center Lincoln, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Gilman against Alma Center Lincoln in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 53-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Gilman since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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