Football Preview: Pierz Pioneers vs. Rockford Rockets
Pierz is 9-1 against Rockford since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Pierz Pioneers will venture away from home to challenge the Rockford Rockets at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Pierz is headed out to face Rockford after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Pierz snuck past Little Falls with a 36-30 win last Friday.
Meanwhile, Rockford had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They walked away with a 19-6 victory over Royalton.
Tim Houghton looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making a tackle and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. 102 of those passing yards were hauled in by Braden Blanchard, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Rockford wouldn't let Royalton keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Rockford can thank Dalton Larson and Will Luckett for forcing all of them. Luckett didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made four total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Pierz beat Rockford 26-14 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Rockford's Logan Stedman, who rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Pierz to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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