Football Preview: Breese Central Cougars vs. East Alton-Wood River Oilers
Breese Central is 6-1 against East Alton-Wood River since August of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Breese Central Cougars will host the East Alton-Wood River Oilers at 7:00 p.m. The timing is sure in Breese Central's favor as the squad sits on eight straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while East Alton-Wood River has been banged up by seven consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.
Breese Central's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Freeburg 42-0 on the road. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Cougars yet this season.
Kaden Rakers was his usual excellent self, rushing for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while also picking up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 56 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another player making a difference was Preston Baker, who threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 passes.
Meanwhile, East Alton-Wood River entered their contest against Salem on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. East Alton-Wood River took a blow against Salem, falling 42-8.
Breese Central's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for East Alton-Wood River, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Everything came up roses for Breese Central against East Alton-Wood River in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 49-0 win. Will Breese Central repeat their success, or does East Alton-Wood River have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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