Football Preview: Groton Tigers vs. Roncalli Cavaliers
The Groton Tigers will take on the Roncalli Cavaliers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Groton had to suffer through a 43-7 loss at the hands of Clark/Willow Lake. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Roncalli waltzed into their match on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They breezed by the Bearcats at home to the tune of 27-0. Considering the Cavaliers have won three matchups by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Roncalli's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Zane Backous led the charge by rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards. Brody Weinmeister was another key player, gaining 74 total yards and a touchdown.
Groton's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Roncalli, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season.
Groton lost to Roncalli at home by a decisive 14-0 margin in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Can Groton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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