Football Preview: Empire Ravens vs. Pueblo Warriors
Empire is 0-4 against Pueblo since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Empire Ravens will host the Pueblo Warriors at 7:00 p.m.
Empire is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Ironwood Ridge just ended the team's seven-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They were dealt a 43-6 defeat at the hands of the Nighthawks. Having soared to a lofty 31 points in the game before, the Ravens couldn't push the score so high this time.
Ngonkra Fuangunyi put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 103 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Empire'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 Nikolas Bejarano and Adam Armstrong.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pueblo, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They claimed a resounding 40-8 victory over Cholla at home. The high-scoring effort was just what the Warriors needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Having lost for the first time this season, Empire fell to 2-1. As for Pueblo, they now also have a winning record of 2-1.
Empire suffered a grim 31-6 defeat to Pueblo in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Empire have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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