Football Preview: Delta Rabbits vs. Grand County Red Devils
Delta has gone 3-0 against Grand County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Delta Rabbits will look to defend their home field against the Grand County Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Grand County took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Delta, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Delta blew past South Sevier, posting a 48-21 win on the road. Considering the Rabbits have won three games by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jett Rawlinson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 265 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Hunt Robinson, who rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Delta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 387 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Grand County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were dealt a 40-7 defeat at the hands of Meeker. The match marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
The victory got Delta back to even at 3-3. As for Grand County, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Delta has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 240.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Grand County struggles in that department as they've been averaging 197. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Delta against Grand County when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 34-0 win. Does Delta have another victory up their sleeve, or will Grand County turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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