Football Preview: Milan Big Reds vs. Flat Rock Rams
The Milan Big Reds will head out to take on the Flat Rock Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Milan's defense has only allowed 18 points per game this season, so Flat Rock's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Milan's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when St. Mary Catholic Central offense got past them. Milan had to suffer through a 32-0 loss at the hands of St. Mary Catholic Central. The match marked the first time this season in which the Big Reds were not able to get on the board.
Meanwhile, Flat Rock entered their matchup against Riverview on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Flat Rock fell 52-45 to Riverview. The defeat continues a trend for the Rams in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now lost six in a row.
Despite the loss, Flat Rock had strong showings from Ben Scully, who gained 286 total yards and two touchdowns, and Graham Junge, who threw for 198 yards and four touchdowns. With that strong performance, Scully is now averaging an impressive 119.2 rushing yards per game.
Even though they lost, Flat Rock was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 277 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
Milan now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Flat Rock, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Milan has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Flat Rock struggles in that department as they've been averaging 251.4. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Milan was dealt a bruising 42-0 loss at the hands of Flat Rock in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Can Milan avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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