Football Preview: Stratton Eagles vs. Idalia Wolves
On Friday Stratton will have to hit the road after three straight games at home. They will venture away from home to face off against the Idalia Wolves at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Stratton is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Colorado's top teams: Arickaree, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (Stratton was ranked seventh). Stratton blew past Arickaree 54-14 at home on Saturday. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won three games by 38 points or more so far this season.
Stockton Fye was his usual excellent self, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Von Isenbart was another key player, throwing for 61 yards and three touchdowns.
Stratton wouldn't let Arickaree keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Stratton can thank Gunner Fye and Isenbart for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Idalia never let their opponents score on Friday. They took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 63-0 victory over Hi-Plains. That 63 point margin sets a new team best for the Wolves this season.
Broderick Kite and Seth Monarrez were among the main playmakers for Idalia as the former threw for 55 yards and three touchdowns and the latter rushed for 75 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Another big playmaker for Idalia was Carson Helling, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Stratton's win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Idalia, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Stratton has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 234.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Idalia struggles in that department as they've been averaging 271.8. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Stratton against Idalia when the teams last played back in November of 2023, as the team secured a 54-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Stratton since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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