Football Preview: Stratton Eagles vs. Otis Bulldogs
Stratton is 4-0 against Otis since September of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Stratton Eagles will be staying on the road to face off against the Otis Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Stratton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Granada, who was ranked 15th in their home state at the time (Stratton was ranked fifth). Stratton really took it to Granada for the full four quarters, racking up a 77-32 win on the road. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Stratton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Stockton Fye out in front who rushed for 240 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per carry. Fye has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played. Brody Webb was another key back, gaining 148 total yards and three touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Stratton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 380 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 152 rushing yards in nine consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Otis put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Briggsdale 66-0 on the road. That looming 66-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Stratton's win bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Otis, they pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Stratton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 263.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Otis struggles in that department as they've been averaging 191.7. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Stratton against Otis in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 73-6 win. In that game, Stratton amassed a halftime lead of 60-6, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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