Football Preview: Sioux Falls Lutheran vs. Oldham-Ramona/R Rutland
Sioux Falls Lutheran will venture away from home to square off against the Oldham-Ramona/R Rutland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Sioux Falls Lutheran took a blow against Avon, falling 58-8. Sioux Falls Lutheran has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Oldham-Ramona/R, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They took their matchup at home on Friday with ease, bagging a 43-16 win over Sunshine Bible Academy. The high-scoring effort was just what the Rutland needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Cooper Merager had a dynamite game for Oldham-Ramona/R, rushing for 135 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 43 yards and a touchdown. Merager didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Brock Eppe also helped out as he racked up 145 rushing yards.
Oldham-Ramona/R wouldn't let Sunshine Bible Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Oldham-Ramona/R can thank Jace Schiernbeck and Rylen Olson for forcing all of them. Schiernbeck's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack, forcing three fumbles, and making six total tackles.
Sioux Falls Lutheran's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Oldham-Ramona/R, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
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