Football Game Preview: Somerset Academy Losee Lions vs. Cheyenne Desert Shields

By Team Reports Oct 2, 2024, 3:56am

Football Preview: Somerset Academy Losee Lions vs. Cheyenne Desert Shields

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After two games on the road, Somerset Academy Losee is heading back home. They will welcome the Cheyenne Desert Shields at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Last Friday, Somerset Academy Losee blew past Western, posting a 42-6 win on the road.

This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Phazon Hardwick and he. Hardwick rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries while he rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 127 rushing yards dating back to last season.

Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Somerset Academy Losee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 235 rushing yards in 20 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Meanwhile, while Cheyenne put up plenty of points on Friday, the same can't be said for Rancho. Cheyenne breezed by Rancho at home to the tune of 50-0. The contest marked the Desert Shields' most dominant victory of the season.

Somerset Academy Losee pushed their record up to 6-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Cheyenne, they now have a winning record of 3-2.

Everything came up roses for Somerset Academy Losee against Cheyenne when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 43-0 victory. Will Somerset Academy Losee repeat their success, or does Cheyenne have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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