Football Preview: Plainview Pirates vs. Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] Bobcats
After two games on the road, Plainview is heading back home. They will host the Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] Bobcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both will really light up the scoreboard.
Plainview gave up the first points last Friday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 34-26 victory over Elkhorn Valley.
Plainview's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Wyatt Schroth, Karter Lingenfelter, and Lingenfelter picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] faced Stanton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] fell 44-34 to Stanton. The loss was the Bobcats' first of the season.
Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] might have lost, but man, Michael Koenig was a machine: he rushed for 120 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 186 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Koenig has posted since back in September of 2023. Sam Cheatum was Koenig's top target, picking up 76 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 50 yards.
Plainview's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard], their loss was their first of the season and also makes their record 3-1.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Plainview has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 162.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] struggles in that department as they've been averaging 165.5. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Plainview against Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] in their previous matchup back in October of 2023 as the squad secured a 62-34 victory. Will Plainview repeat their success, or does Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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