Football Preview: Fullerton Warriors vs. Howells-Dodge Jaguars
Fullerton is on a five-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Howells-Dodge is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Fullerton Warriors will host the Howells-Dodge Jaguars 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.
Fullerton will bounce into Friday's contest after beating Osceola, who they hadn't topped in seven consecutive meetings. Fullerton had just enough and edged Osceola out 40-38.
Fletcher Dubas was his usual excellent self, rushing for 286 yards and four touchdowns, while also throwing for 84 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 140.5 rushing yards per game.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Fullerton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 352 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Howells-Dodge made easy work of Nebraska Christian on Friday and carried off a 56-30 victory. Fans of the Jaguars have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Hunter Luther continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 316 yards and five touchdowns on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Dylan Brichacek got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Howells-Dodge's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Brichacek and Dane Meyer.
Fullerton's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Howells-Dodge, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 4-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Fullerton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 244.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Howells-Dodge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 345.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Fullerton took a serious blow against Howells-Dodge when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 54-20. Thankfully for Fullerton, Lane Belina (who rushed for 242 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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