Football Preview: Marshalltown Bobcats vs. Jefferson Hawks
Marshalltown is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Jefferson a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Marshalltown Bobcats will welcome the Jefferson Hawks at 7:30 p.m.
Last Friday, Marshalltown and Mason City were almost perfectly matched up, but Marshalltown suffered a 26-25 loss.
Meanwhile, Jefferson can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They took down Muscatine 33-14.
Jefferson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Vernon Benda led the charge by throwing for 200 yards and three touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Lloydson Nyenow Jr was Benda's top target, picking up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Marshalltown took a serious blow against Jefferson in their previous meeting back in August of 2023, falling 40-0. Will Marshalltown have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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