Football Preview: Olympia Spartans vs. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers
Olympia has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will welcome the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers at 7:00 p.m.
Olympia is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Williamsville just ended the team's four-game winning streak on Friday. They lost to the Bullets on the road by a 27-12 margin. Having soared to a lofty 38 points in the game before, the Spartans couldn't push the score so high this time.
Meanwhile, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Pittsfield 35-0 at home. The Vipers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 27 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Clark Anthony Nelson, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.8 yards per carry. His longest rush was for an incredible 75 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Lyons, who rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 398 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pittsfield only rushed for 161.
Having lost for the first time this season, Olympia fell to 4-1. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Everything came up roses for Olympia against New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 46-19 victory. Will Olympia repeat their success, or does New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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