Football Preview: New Prairie Cougars vs. Hobart Brickies
The New Prairie Cougars will head out to square off against the Hobart Brickies at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
New Prairie is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Gary West Side 60-14. New Prairie's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Reed Robinson, who rushed for 173 yards and five touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 30 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Noah Oberle got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
New Prairie was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Hobart got the win against Lowell on Friday by a conclusive 38-13. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Brickies.
Aidan Leonard had an outrageously good game as he picked up 123 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown. Those 44 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
New Prairie has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season. As for Hobart, their record is now 6-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. New Prairie has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Hobart struggles in that department as they've been averaging 186.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for New Prairie against Hobart in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 49-14 victory. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Hobart's Jonny Sorensen, who threw for 191 yards and a touchdown, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for New Prairie to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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