Football Preview: South Sevier Rams vs. Summit Academy Bears
South Sevier is 0-3 against Summit Academy since September of 2015 but things could change on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in South Sevier's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three matchups.
Two weeks ago, South Sevier was fully in charge, breezing past Grand County 37-6. The result was nothing new for the Rams, who have now won three matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Boston Palmer went supernova for South Sevier, rushing for 119 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries, while also catching a touchdown. Palmer got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 84 yards.
Another reason for the win was South Sevier's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. Leading the way was Holden Unsicker with two. He has become a key player for South Sevier: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two sacks, but 2-5 otherwise. South Sevier got some further help from Bridger Bradshaw: he made seven total tackles and snagged an interception which he returned for a touchdown.
South Sevier was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 212 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Summit Academy's good fortune finally ran out last Friday. They took a blow against Layton Christian Academy, falling 49-14.
The victory got South Sevier back to even at 5-5. As for Summit Academy, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-5.
South Sevier was taken down by Summit Academy 41-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2016. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point South Sevier was down 35-0.
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