Football Game Preview: Olympia Spartans vs. Pleasant Plains Cardinals + How To Watch

Olympia has gone a perfect 3-0 against Pleasant Plains recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. The Spartans will head out to square off against the Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. Olympia has given up an average of 35.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Olympia took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 50-36 victory over Maroa-Forsyth. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Spartans as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.

Kolin Simpson

Rushing Yards (Career)

10/10/25 vs Maroa-Forsyth	139
09/26/25 vs Williamsville	134
10/03/25 @ New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly	54
09/05/25 vs Riverton	46
09/12/25 @ Pittsfield	37

Olympia's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kolin Simpson, who rushed for 139 yards and four TDs on only 13 carries. Those 139 rushing yards gave Simpson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Brendon Hardimon, who rushed for 117 yards and a pair of scores on only five carries.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Olympia was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 546 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 241 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.

Meanwhile, Pleasant Plains earned a 27-14 victory over Pittsfield on Friday.

Pleasant Plains' win came from a few key players Olympia will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Grady Grisham, who rushed for 60 yards on only six carries, and also picked up 51 receiving yards.

Pleasant Plains now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Olympia, they now also have a winning record of 4-3.

Everything came up roses for Olympia against Pleasant Plains when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 51-14 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Grisham, who rushed for 76 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries, and also threw for 64 yards and one TD. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Spartans still be able to contain Grisham? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.