Football Preview: Firestone Falcons vs. Garfield Rams
The Firestone Falcons will take on the Garfield Rams at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Firestone is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
Firestone will bounce into Saturday's match after beating Buchtel, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Firestone snuck past Buchtel with a 31-26 victory on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Falcons needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Daniel Peterson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 114 yards on only 11 carries, while also picking up 33 receiving yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Firestone was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buchtel only rushed for 175.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Garfield). They secured a 28-22 W over North on Saturday. The win was some much needed relief for the Rams as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
The victory snapped Firestone's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-5 record. As for Garfield, their record is now 2-4.
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