Football Game Preview: Horton Chargers vs. Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] Cyclones

Horton is 0-4 against Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] since October of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Chargers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cyclones. Horton has given up an average of 36.5 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Horton is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They lost 38-14 to Troy on Friday. The Chargers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 24-0.

Meanwhile, Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Ravens 44-0. The matchup marked the Cyclones' most dominant win of the season so far.

Horton's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Riverside [Wathena/Elwood], their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.

Horton was taken down by Riverside [Wathena/Elwood] 27-0 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Will the Chargers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.