Football Preview: Milano Eagles vs. Iola Bulldogs
The Milano Eagles will take on the Iola Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Milano will be strutting in after a win while Iola will be coming in after a loss.
Having struggled with six defeats in a row dating back to last season, Milano finally turned things around against Moody on Friday. They breezed by the Bearcats on the road to the tune of 40-0. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Eagles considering their ten-point performance the matchup before.
Milano had a senior duo take command as Gerald Dykes rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries and Anthony Valadez rushed for 69 yards and a touchdown. Milano also got help from Jackson Reyes, who showed off his sure hands for 90 receiving yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Milano was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Milano's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Reyes.
Meanwhile, Iola was beaten by Axtell 48-20 last Friday.
Milano's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Iola, they now also have a losing record at 1-2.
Milano took a serious blow against Iola in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 40-7. Will Milano have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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