Football Preview: McCook Bison vs. Gering Bulldogs
McCook is 8-0 against Gering since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The McCook Bison will venture away from home to challenge the Gering Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. McCook's defense has only allowed ten points per game this season, so Gering's offense will have their work cut out for them.
McCook's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 34-0 victory over Crete. Given the Bison's advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Cardinals are ranked 115th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Trenton Raile and Tristan Campbell were among the main playmakers for McCook as the former threw for 124 yards and two touchdowns and the latter rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: McCook was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 218 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Crete only rushed for 37.
Meanwhile, Gering put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They enjoyed a cozy 26-8 win over Ogallala. While the Bulldogs didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-7), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Gering's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tyler Fry and Isaiah Murillo. Another thorn in Ogallala's side was Bodie Kumm, who made 16 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
McCook's record is now 3-1. As for Gering, their record is now 4-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. McCook has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 229.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Gering struggles in that department as they've been averaging 238.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
McCook strolled past Gering in their previous matchup back in October of 2021 by a score of 28-9. The rematch might be a little tougher for McCook 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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