Football Preview: Glenns Ferry Pilots vs. Raft River Trojans
Glenns Ferry is 0-9 against Raft River since October of 2014 but things could change on Friday. The Glenns Ferry Pilots will host the Raft River Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Glenns Ferry's defense has only allowed 16 points per game this season, so Raft River's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Glenns Ferry is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Idaho's top teams: Grace, who was ranked ninth in their home state at the time (Glenns Ferry was ranked 18th). Glenns Ferry came up short against Grace on Friday, falling 42-20. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Pilots, who until this matchup were averaging 16 points allowed.
Despite the defeat, Glenns Ferry got top-tier performance from Bryce Sterling, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Sterling a new career-high in rushing yards. Another player making a difference was Landon Stuart, who threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Raft River put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They breezed by Murtaugh at home to the tune of 72-44. The Trojans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Glenns Ferry fell to 3-1. As for Raft River, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Glenns Ferry took a serious blow against Raft River in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 73-42. Will Glenns Ferry have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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