Football Game Preview: Roncalli Plays at Home

By Team Reports Sep 10, 2024, 5:41am

Football Preview: Roncalli Cavaliers vs. Mobridge-Pollock Tigers

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The Roncalli Cavaliers will take on the Mobridge-Pollock Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Roncalli took a loss when they played away from home back in August, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They walked away with a 21-12 win over Deuel.

Aiden Fisher was a one-man wrecking crew for Roncalli as he rushed for 167 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 83 yards and a touchdown.

Fisher wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Roncalli was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.

Roncalli wouldn't let Deuel keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Luke Kaiser was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing two fumbles and making two total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.

Meanwhile, after only 12 points in their last game, Mobridge-Pollock made sure to put some points up on the board against Miller/Highmore/Harrold on Friday. Mobridge-Pollock enjoyed a cozy 50-32 victory over Miller/Highmore/Harrold.

Roncalli's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1. As for Mobridge-Pollock, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Everything went Roncalli's way against Mobridge-Pollock when the teams last played back in September of 2023 as Roncalli made off with a 42-22 victory. Does Roncalli have another victory up their sleeve, or will Mobridge-Pollock turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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