Football Preview: Stratton Eagles vs. Idalia Wolves
Stratton has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will head out to challenge the Idalia Wolves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Stratton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Arickaree, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (Stratton was ranked eighth). Stratton claimed a resounding 54-14 victory over Arickaree at home. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won three matchups by 38 points or more so far this season.
Stockton Fye continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Von Isenbart was another key player, throwing for 61 yards and three touchdowns.
Stratton wouldn't let Arickaree keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Stratton can thank Gunner Fye and Isenbart for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Idalia got themselves on the board against Hi-Plains on Friday, but Hi-Plains never followed suit. They blew past the Patriots 63-0 on the road. That looming 63-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Wolves yet this season.
Idalia relied on the efforts of Broderick Kite, who threw for 55 yards and three touchdowns, and Seth Monarrez, who rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Carson Helling also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Stratton pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Idalia, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Stratton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Idalia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 271.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Stratton against Idalia in their previous matchup back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 54-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Stratton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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