Football Preview: Villa Grove Blue Devils vs. Argenta-Oreana Bombers
Villa Grove is on a three-game streak of home losses, Argenta-Oreana a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Villa Grove Blue Devils will welcome the Argenta-Oreana Bombers at 7:00 p.m. After both made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Having struggled with seven defeats in a row dating back to last season, Villa Grove finally turned things around against Cerro Gordo/Bement on Friday. They blew past the Broncos 42-7 on the road. The Blue Devils' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Villa Grove's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Noah Wilcoxon, who gained 101 total yards and three touchdowns, and Jacob Golightly, who rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Argenta-Oreana). They blew past Tri-County [Kansas/Shiloh/Oakland], posting a 36-6 victory at home. The win was some much needed relief for the Bombers as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Villa Grove's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Argenta-Oreana, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Villa Grove won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, slipping by Argenta-Oreana 27-26. Does Villa Grove have another victory up their sleeve, or will Argenta-Oreana turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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