Football Preview: Macomb Bombers vs. Knoxville Blue Bullets
The Macomb Bombers will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against the Knoxville Blue Bullets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Macomb will be strutting in after a win while Knoxville will be coming in after a loss.
Macomb is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Lewistown/Cuba/Spoon River Valley. Macomb simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Lewistown/Cuba/Spoon River Valley 49-8 on the road. With the Bombers ahead 42-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
Malachi Conley was a one-man wrecking crew for Macomb as he rushed for 177 yards and three touchdowns on only seven carries. Conley's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Braden Holthaus, who rushed for 18 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Knoxville couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 41-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of Elmwood/Brimfield on Friday. The Blue Bullets just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Macomb ended up a good deal behind Knoxville when the teams last played back in September of 2023, losing 48-30. Will Macomb have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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