Football Preview: May Tigers vs. Oglesby Tigers
The May Tigers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Oglesby Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
May is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Sidney. May blew past Sidney, posting a 51-0 victory on the road.
Meanwhile, Oglesby couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against Abbott on Friday, falling 68-40.
Despite the loss, Oglesby got top-tier performance from Kyler Fossett, who rushed for 242 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 109 yards and a touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes. Fossett's longest rush was for an incredible 70 yards.
Even though they lost, Oglesby was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 266 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 216 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
May took a serious blow against Oglesby when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 54-8. Will May 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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