Football Preview: Stagg Delta Kings vs. McNair Eagles
Stagg is 9-1 against McNair since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
McNair is hoping to do what Bear Creek couldn't last Friday: put an end to Stagg's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Stagg blew past Bear Creek, posting a 42-8 victory at home. With that win, the Delta Kings brought their scoring average up to 26 points per game.
Julian Benton was his usual excellent self, rushing for 191 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 59 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Darnell Holmes, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Stagg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 370 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, McNair entered their tilt with Weston Ranch last Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They claimed a resounding 42-14 victory over the Cougars at home. With the Eagles ahead 34-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
It was another big night for Joel Donnell, who rushed for 260 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Corey Waters 111, who picked up 90 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
McNair wouldn't let Weston Ranch keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. McNair can thank Randy Turner and Kaydrian Keopadubsy for forcing both of them. Keopadubsy also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Stagg now has a winning record of 4-3. As for McNair, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Stagg came up short against McNair in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 27-21. Will Stagg have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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