Football Preview: Columbus Grove Bulldogs vs. Allen East Mustangs
The Columbus Grove Bulldogs will head out on the road to take on the Allen East Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus Grove is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Columbus Grove is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Jefferson: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Columbus Grove blew Jefferson out of the water with a 65-6 final score. That looming 65-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.
Trenton Barraza was his usual excellent self, rushing for 206 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Barraza is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Trevon Baxter, who gained 90 total yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, after only seven points in their last matchup, Allen East made sure to put some points up on the board against Crestview on Friday. Allen East came out on top against Crestview by a score of 48-41. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Columbus Grove's victory bumped their record up to 5-0. As for Allen East, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Columbus Grove strolled past Allen East in their previous matchup back in September of 2023 by a score of 47-28. The rematch might be a little tougher for Columbus Grove 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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