Football Preview: Warrior Run Defenders vs. Central Columbia Bluejays
Two dominant backs in Eli Butler and Ty Regan are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Warrior Run Defenders will face off against the Central Columbia Bluejays at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Warrior Run is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.5 points per game this season.
Warrior Run fought the good fight in their overtime match against Hughesville on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 32-29. The Defenders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Warrior Run had strong showings from Butler, who gained 70 total yards and two touchdowns, and Samuel Hall, who picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Warrior Run wouldn't let Hughesville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Stone Allison, Kaleb Nicholas, and Gavin Hunter picked up one apiece. Nicholas also made five total tackles, which is notable because Warrior Run is 4-1 when he posts at least three total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Central Columbia's offense. They were dealt a 56-0 defeat at the hands of Mifflinburg on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Bluejays in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost four in a row.
Warrior Run's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-3. As for Central Columbia, their loss dropped their record down to 2-6.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Warrior Run has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.4 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Central Columbia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 175.8. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Warrior Run and Central Columbia were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in September of 2021, but Warrior Run came up empty-handed after a 27-26 defeat. Can Warrior Run avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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