Football Preview: Idalia Wolves vs. Stratton Eagles
Idalia hasn't had much luck against Stratton recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Idalia Wolves will host the Stratton Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Stratton is hoping to do what Hi-Plains couldn't on Friday: put an end to Idalia's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Idalia simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Hi-Plains 63-0 on the road. Given the Wolves' advantage in MaxPreps' Colorado football rankings (they are ranked sixth, while the Patriots are ranked 71st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Idalia's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Broderick Kite, who threw for 55 yards and three touchdowns, and Seth Monarrez, who 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.
Meanwhile, Stratton took their contest at home on Saturday with ease, bagging a 54-14 win over Arickaree. The victory was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won three games in a row.
Stockton Fye continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 94 yards and three touchdowns on only six carries. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Von Isenbart, who threw 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.
Idalia's win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Stratton, their victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Idalia has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 271.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Stratton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 234.5. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Idalia was dealt a bruising 54-0 defeat at the hands of Stratton in their previous matchup back in November of 2023. Thankfully for Idalia, Cyler Notter (who rushed for 139 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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