Football Preview: Rochester Zebras vs. Northfield Norsemen
The Rochester Zebras will head out on the road to take on the Northfield Norsemen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Northfield is hoping to do what Peru couldn't on Friday: put an end to Rochester's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Rochester claimed a resounding 38-6 win over Peru at home. The Zebras' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Rochester's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kale Shotts, who rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Trenton Meadows, who rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Rochester was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 295 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, the third road match was the charm for Northfield, as they earned their first road win of the season. They breezed by Wabash on the road to the tune of 49-12 on Friday. The Norsemen's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rochester's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. As for Northfield, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Everything came up roses for Rochester against Northfield in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 62-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rochester since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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