Football Preview: Branson/Kim Bearcats vs. Primero Bulldogs
Branson/Kim has gone 5-0 against Primero recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and challenge one another at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Branson/Kim is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering Sierra Grande just ended the team's four-game winning streak two weeks ago. They fell 52-45 to the Panthers. The Bearcats gained 127 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
Branson/Kim might have lost, but man, Kolter Cranson was a machine: he rushed for 268 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards Cranson has posted since back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Branson/Kim was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 377 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Primero's undefeated season came to an end after five games on October 4th. They took a 54-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of Sierra Grande. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Panthers recently, as their game on October 4th was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Primero had strong showings from Brett Kendall, who threw for 308 yards and four touchdowns, and Gabe Sintas, who picked up 131 receiving yards and three touchdowns. With that strong performance, Sintas is now averaging an impressive 103.8 receiving yards per game.
Primero wouldn't let Sierra Grande keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Primero can thank Kevin Acuna and Ralsten LePlatt for forcing both of them.
Branson/Kim's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Primero, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Saturday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Branson/Kim has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 238.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Primero struggles in that department as they've been averaging 179.8. It's looking like Saturday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Branson/Kim took their win against Primero in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 50-24. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Kendall, who rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Branson/Kim still be able to contain Kendall? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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