Football Preview: Milan Indians vs. Knightstown Panthers
Milan is 3-0 against Knightstown since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Milan Indians will head out to face off against the Knightstown Panthers at 7:00 p.m. Milan is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
Last Friday, Milan ended up a good deal behind Madison and lost 41-27.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Austin Green, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan Offill also helped out with an impressive 111 receiving yards.
Milan wouldn't let Madison keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Milan can thank Carson Betz and Cameron Gilb for forcing both of them. Gilb is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Knightstown was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They had to suffer through a 46-7 loss at the hands of Centerville. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-7.
Milan's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for Knightstown, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 5-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Milan has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 185.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Knightstown struggles in that department as they've been averaging 171.7. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Milan came out on top in a nail-biter against Knightstown when the teams last played back in October of 2019, sneaking past 3-0. Will Milan repeat their success, or does Knightstown have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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