Football Preview: Bothell Cougars vs. Skyline Spartans
The Bothell Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Skyline Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Bothell is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another highly-ranked state team: Lewiston, who was ranked 17th at the time (Bothell was ranked 19th). Bothell blew past Lewiston 38-10 at home on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Cougars as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Skyline put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They walked away with a 24-17 win over Issaquah.
Joshua Menold was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry.
Bothell's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Skyline, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Bothell was able to grind out a solid victory over Skyline when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 30-17. The rematch might be a little tougher for Bothell 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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