Football Preview: Providence Pioneers vs. North Daviess Cougars
The Providence Pioneers will host the North Daviess Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Providence is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Providence is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They breezed by Forest Park to the tune of 31-3. The Pioneers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 24 points or more this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kalen Sipes and Cooper Ross. Sipes gained 125 total yards and three touchdowns while Ross rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Ross also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 12 total tackles and defending two passes.
Providence was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 227 rushing yards in six consecutive matchups.
Providence didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Trevor Unruh and Noah Frossard. Providence got some further help from Lincoln Kruer: he made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, North Daviess didn't have too much trouble with Perry Central on Friday as they won 24-8. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cougars.
North Daviess' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Coltyn McNabb, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown. Keaton Graber was in the mix too, providing North Daviess with two touchdowns.
North Daviess wouldn't let Perry Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. North Daviess can thank Eli Scott and Casyn Bishop for forcing both of them. Anderson Aiman was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 12 total tackles (1.5 for loss).
Providence's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.8 points per game. As for North Daviess, their record is now 8-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Providence has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 208.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like North Daviess struggles in that department as they've been averaging 167.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Providence against North Daviess in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the squad secured a 50-13 victory. Will Providence repeat their success, or does North Daviess have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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