Football Preview: Washtenaw S Saints vs. Tri-State Crusaders King's Crusaders
The Washtenaw S Saints will face off against the Tri-State Crusaders King's Crusaders at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tri-State Crusaders took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Washtenaw S, who comes in off a win.
Tri-State Crusaders is hoping to do what Grand Valley Christian P couldn't on Saturday: put an end to Washtenaw S's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Washtenaw S walked away with a 30-20 win over Grand Valley Christian P.
Washtenaw S got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Isaiah Shepherd out in front who picked up 151 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Shepherd was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 59 yards. Ryan Asher was another key passer, throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes.
Another reason for the win was Washtenaw S's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. It was truly a group effort as Joseph Watza, Levi Friedlund, and Malachi Friedlund picked up two apiece. Watza also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 123.
Washtenaw S was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 200 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Tri-State Crusaders faced Traders Point Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Tri-State Crusaders took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of Traders Point Christian. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the King's Crusaders couldn't push the score so high this time.
Washtenaw S's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Tri-State Crusaders, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record.
Washtenaw S was taken down by Tri-State Crusaders 60-0 in their previous meeting back in September of 2022. Thankfully for Washtenaw S, Isaiah Graber (who rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns on only eight carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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