Football Preview: Bell Bulldogs vs. Bronson Eagles
Bell is 6-1 against Bronson since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. After each having a week off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to square off against one another at 7:30 p.m. Bell's defense has only allowed 13.5 points per game this season, so Bronson's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Bell's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed last Friday. They blew past Old Plank Christian Academy, posting a 35-0 victory on the road. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.
Bell found their leader in underclassman Landin Williams, who rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave Williams a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Kaleb Williams, who rushed for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Bell was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 298 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Bronson was not able to break out of their rough patch last Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against Interlachen, falling 48-0.
Bell's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Bronson, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Everything came up roses for Bell against Bronson in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 40-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bell since the team 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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