Football Preview: Gering Bulldogs vs. McCook Bison
Gering hasn't had much luck against McCook recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Gering Bulldogs will be playing in front of their home fans against the McCook Bison at 6:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Gering: 15, McCook: 10) so any points scored will be well earned.
McCook is hoping to do what Ogallala couldn't on Friday: put an end to Gering's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Gering enjoyed a cozy 26-8 victory over Ogallala. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Gering's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Fry and Isaiah Murillo. Gering got some further help from Bodie Kumm: he made 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for McCook, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Crete 34-0 at home on Friday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Bison considering their seven-point performance the contest before.
McCook relied on the efforts of Trenton Raile, who threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns, and Tristan Campbell, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McCook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crete only rushed for 37.
Gering's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for McCook, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Gering has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 238.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like McCook struggles in that department as they've been averaging 229.5. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Gering ended up a good deal behind McCook in their previous matchup back in October of 2021, losing 28-9. Thankfully for Gering, Jacob Gomez-Wilson (who rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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