Preview: Thomas Nelson vs. Russell
After two weeks on the road, Russell is heading back home. Thomas Nelson and Russell go head to head on Friday at 7:30 PM in their first playoff matchup of the year. Russell have the odds in their favor, so they'll need to guard against complacency.
After a disappointing zero points in their last contest, Thomas Nelson made sure to put some points up on the board against Bethlehem last week. Thomas Nelson took the contest and then some with a 41-6 victory over Bethlehem. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Thomas Nelson have assembled all season.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot point totals in their last 6 games, Russell fizzled out. They fell to Raceland 7-14. The low total for Russell limited their streak of high-flying scores to six in a row.
Thomas Nelson's victory lifted them to 4-7 while Russell's defeat dropped them down to 7-4. We'll see if Thomas Nelson success rolls on or if Russell are able to steal their positive momentum.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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