Football Preview: Elite Eagles vs. Cordova Lancers
The Elite Eagles will face off against the Cordova Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elite knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Cordova likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Elite took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 56-6 win over Valley Christian. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won six matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Malachi Alex had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made seven total tackles. Jermeer Hicks was in the mix as well, providing Elite with a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Elite was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 97.3 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last four contests they've averaged 216.
Elite wouldn't let Valley Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Elite can thank Armani Gardner-Jarvis and Alex for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Cordova fell victim to Destiny Christian Academy and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the Lions, falling 49-0. It was the first time this season that the Lancers let down their fans at home.
Elite's victory bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Cordova, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Elite has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 165.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Cordova struggles in that department as they've been averaging 160.1. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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