Football Preview: Verrado Vipers vs. Ironwood Eagles
Verrado is 3-0 against Ironwood since November of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Verrado Vipers will head out to challenge the Ironwood Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Ironwood took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Verrado, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Verrado humbled Goldwater with a 53-14 victory. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vipers.
Jack Isidore had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 77 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries, and also picked up 42 receiving yards. Another rusher making a difference was Immanuel Perry, who rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, Ironwood's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Thursday. They were dealt a 40-12 loss at the hands of Kellis. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Khavontae Paul put forth a good effort for the losing side as he rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 44 yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 128 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Verrado's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Ironwood, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Verrado has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ironwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 243.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Verrado against Ironwood in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Verrado 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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