Football Preview: Wawasee Warriors vs. Northridge Raiders
Wawasee is 0-10 against Northridge since October of 2016 but things could change on Friday. The Wawasee Warriors will square off against the Northridge Raiders at 7:00 p.m. Northridge took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Wawasee, who comes in off a win.
Wawasee took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They blew past Goshen 36-7 at home. The high-scoring effort was just what the Warriors needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Among those leading the charge was Cameron Senter, who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Wawasee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Wawasee wouldn't let Goshen keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Wawasee can thank Jayden Stahl and Carson Nine for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Northridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Mishawaka, falling 27-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Raiders have suffered since September 1, 2023.
The win snapped Wawasee's losing streak at six games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-5 record. As for Northridge, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Wawasee has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 163.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Northridge struggles in that department as they've been averaging 149. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Wawasee was dealt a bruising 49-20 defeat at the hands of Northridge when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Wawasee, Mcclain Miller (who rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 41 receiving yards) 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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