Football Preview: Fort Calhoun Pioneers vs. Pierce Bluejays
The Fort Calhoun Pioneers will venture away from home to square off against the Pierce Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Last Friday, Fort Calhoun came up short against Boys Town and fell 22-14. The loss was the Pioneers' first of the season.
Although Fort Calhoun took the loss, they still got scores from Andrew Namuth and Blake Welchert.
Meanwhile, Pierce also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Douglas County West by a score of 28-19. The loss was the Bluejays' first of the season.
Pierce's loss came about despite a quality game from Jackson Fischer, who picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 37 yards. Fischer torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 73 yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Fort Calhoun fell to 2-1. As for Pierce, their defeat was their first of the season and also makes their record 2-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Fort Calhoun has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 151 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Pierce struggles in that department as they've been averaging 247.3. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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