Football Preview: Owatonna Huskies vs. Mankato West Scarlets
Owatonna is 1-7 against Mankato West since September of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Owatonna Huskies will look to defend their home field against the Mankato West Scarlets at 7:00 p.m. Owatonna will be coming into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Last Friday, Owatonna humbled Century with a 42-7 victory. Considering the Huskies have won three matches by more than 32 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Nolan Ginskey continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Owatonna's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Luke Webber, Blake Fitcher, and Ginskey picked up one apiece. Ginskey is also on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as he's now hauled in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Mankato West faced Chanhassen in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Mankato West might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 37-28 to Chanhassen, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The loss continues a trend for the Scarlets in their matchups with the Storm: they've now lost four in a row.
Owatonna pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Mankato West, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Owatonna took a serious blow against Mankato West in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 42-7. Will Owatonna have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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