Football Preview: Odessa Bulldogs vs. Chillicothe Hornets
Odessa has enjoyed a four-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will venture away from home to challenge the Chillicothe Hornets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Odessa is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Pleasant Hill on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Odessa lost 42-21 to Pleasant Hill. The matchup marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Meanwhile, Chillicothe entered their contest against Savannah on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Chillicothe took a blow against Savannah, falling 49-6. The Hornets have struggled against the Savages recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Odessa's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Chillicothe, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 3-4.
Everything came up roses for Odessa against Chillicothe in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-6 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Odessa 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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