Football Preview: Tolono Unity Rockets vs. Roxana Shells
The Tolono Unity Rockets are taking a road trip to take on the Roxana Shells at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Tolono Unity knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Roxana likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, Tolono Unity didn't have too much trouble with Monticello as they won 42-28.
Tolono Unity's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dane Eisenmenger led the charge by throwing for 197 yards and two touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 62 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Eisenmenger a new career-high in rushing yards. Garrett Richardson was another key back, rushing for 128 yards and two touchdowns.
Tolono Unity didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ryan Rink and Graydin Cler. Nick Jessee was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles.
Meanwhile, Roxana got themselves on the board against Marquette Catholic on Friday, but Marquette Catholic never followed suit. They claimed a resounding 42-0 win over the Explorers. That 42 point margin sets a new team best for the Shells this season.
Roxana was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 317 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in 22 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Tolono Unity's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Roxana, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2.
Saturday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Tolono Unity has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 209.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Roxana struggles in that department as they've been averaging 263.8. It's looking like Saturday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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