Football Preview: Illinois C Crusaders vs. Osceola Grace E Eagles
The Illinois C Crusaders will challenge the Osceola Grace E Eagles at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both are strolling into their contests after big wins in their previous games.
Osceola Grace E is hoping to do what Westminster Christian couldn't on Friday: put an end to Illinois C's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Illinois C never let Westminster Christian onto the board and left with a 22-0 victory. Considering the Crusaders have won three matches by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Illinois C's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. Rian Hawley was especially locked on to Westminster Christian's QB and sacked him twice.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Osceola Grace E). They breezed by Noblesville L at home to the tune of 47-7 on Saturday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Osceola Grace E was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 377 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Illinois C's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Osceola Grace E, their victory bumped their record up to 2-3.
Illinois C took a serious blow against Osceola Grace E when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 45-12. Will Illinois C have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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