Football Preview: Clinton Prairie Gophers vs. Carroll Cougars
The Clinton Prairie Gophers will head out on the road to challenge the Carroll Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Clinton Prairie took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 48-7 victory over Taylor. That looming 48-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Gophers yet this season.
Clinton Prairie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Braiden Jarboe and Alex King.
Meanwhile, Carroll put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Clinton Central 45-6 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Cougars, who have now won four matches by 35 points or more so far this season.
Clinton Prairie now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Carroll, they pushed their record up to 7-0 with the win, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Clinton Prairie was dealt a bruising 43-7 defeat at the hands of Carroll in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. That contest was all but decided by halftime, at which point Clinton Prairie was down 30-0.
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