Football Preview: Service Cougars vs. South Anchorage Wolverines
Service is 0-3 against South Anchorage since September of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Service Cougars will be playing in front of their home fans against the South Anchorage Wolverines at 7:30 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Service: 11.5, South Anchorage: 1.4) so any points scored will be well earned.
Service is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Bartlett, who was ranked 13th in their home state at the time (Service was ranked seventh). Service enjoyed a cozy 20-6 victory over Bartlett on Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
NORA SIMON continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 156 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Her rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked her third straight game with at least 119 rushing yards.
Meanwhile, South Anchorage's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's fifth consecutive shutout on Saturday. They never let Chugiak onto the board and left with a 20-0 win. Considering the Wolverines have won eight matches by more than 19 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
South Anchorage'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 Maleah Robinson and Niveah Heartwell. Heartwell also set a new season high mark in receiving yards with 88.
Service's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-6. As for South Anchorage, they pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home.
Service ended up a good deal behind South Anchorage when the teams last played back in August, losing 14-0. Will Service 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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