Football Preview: Loomis Wolves vs. Overton Eagles
The Loomis Wolves will head out to take on the Overton Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are still undefeated after seven-games, but that won't be the case come Friday.
Last Thursday, Loomis blew past Bertrand, posting a 44-6 win on the road. Fans of the Wolves have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Loomis' success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jace Schukar led the charge by rushing for 100 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 45 receiving yards. Schukar's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 100 rushing yards dating back to last season. Ben Trompke was another key receiver, picking up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Overton was able to grind out a solid victory over Cambridge on Friday, taking the game 40-32.
Overton's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hayden Muirhead, who rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries. With that strong performance, Muirhead is now averaging an impressive 105 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Dawsen Mccarter, who gained 74 total yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Overton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 210 rushing yards in five consecutive matches.
Loomis' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Overton, their win bumped their record up to an identical 7-0.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Loomis has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 221.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Overton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 218.3. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Loomis against Overton when the teams last played back in September of 2021, as the squad secured a 44-0 victory. Does Loomis have another victory up their sleeve, or will Overton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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