Football Preview: Macomb Bombers vs. Geneseo Maple Leafs
The Macomb Bombers will square off against the Geneseo Maple Leafs at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Macomb will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Macomb is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Saturday. They strolled past Hillcrest with points to spare, taking the game 21-6.
Macomb can attribute much of their success to Drew Watson, who picked up 106 receiving yards and one score. Watson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending three passes in addition to snagging an interception.
Macomb didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Hillcrest to a completion percentage of just 34.8%. The team can thank Watson for the heroic effort on defense: he. Macomb wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 53.6%.
Macomb's defense didn't let Anthony Bradley, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Drake May, Blaze Howell, and Jeshua McPheeters, who each picked up one sack apiece. Another thorn in Hillcrest's side was May, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Geneseo sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 16-14 victory over Rochelle on Friday.
Macomb better keep an eye on Kye Weinzierl. He was instrumental in Geneseo's win, rushing for 63 yards and one TD, while also picking up 62 receiving yards and one touchdown.
Macomb's record is now 9-1. As for Geneseo, their record now sits at 8-2.
Saturday's contest might be decided on the ground. Macomb has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 175.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Geneseo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 259.2 rushing yards. There's a good chance Saturday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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