Football Preview: Auburn Riverside Ravens vs. Jefferson Raiders
Auburn Riverside has gone 5-0 against Jefferson recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Auburn Riverside Ravens' homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Jefferson Raiders at 6:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Friday, Auburn Riverside was just a hair shy of victory and fell 21-20 to Auburn. While the Ravens didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Trojans 20-8 in the first quarter.
Auburn Riverside might have lost, but man, Andrew Wold was a machine: he rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also threw for 161 yards and a touchdown. Emediong Ukpe was in the mix as well, providing Auburn Riverside with a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Jefferson's offense. They were outmatched by Federal Way on the road and fell 65-0. The loss continues a trend for the Raiders in their matchups with the Eagles: they've now lost seven in a row.
Auburn Riverside has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Jefferson, their record now sits at 1-8.
Auburn Riverside took their win against Jefferson in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 34-14. In that contest, Auburn Riverside amassed a halftime lead of 21-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Wednesday.
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