Football Game Preview: Barlow Bruins vs. Nelson + How To Watch

For the first time this season, Barlow will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. After each having a week off, they and Nelson will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Barlow has given up an average of 28 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Last Friday, Barlow took a blow against Oregon City, falling 49-3. The loss continues a trend for the Bruins in their meetings with the Pioneers: they've now lost four in a row.

Meanwhile, Nelson faced Mountainside in a battle between two of the state's top teams last Friday. Nelson came out on top against Mountainside by a score of 42-35. That looming 42-35 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Nelson yet this season.

The victory made it two in a row for Nelson and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 29.5 points over those games. As for Barlow, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.

Barlow was taken down by Nelson 49-14 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Bruins have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.