Football Preview: Minico Spartans vs. Skyline Grizzlies
Minico is 0-3 against Skyline since November of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Minico Spartans will face off against the Skyline Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Minico sitting on three straight wins and Skyline on eight.
Minico's usually-dominant defense will be looking to make up for Friday's struggle, when Bishop Kelly offense got past them. Minico managed a 41-35 victory over Bishop Kelly on Friday. Minico's win was all the more impressive since the Knights were averaging only 14.82 points allowed on the season.
Meanwhile, Skyline got the win against Twin Falls on Saturday by a conclusive 35-14. Considering the Grizzlies have won seven games by more than 20 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Zyan Crockett was his usual excellent self, rushing for 59 yards and two touchdowns, while also picking up 71 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Skyline didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Bennett Southwick and Taylor Taylor.
Minico's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 33.0 points per game. As for Skyline, their win bumped their record up to 9-2.
Minico took a serious blow against Skyline in their previous meeting back in August of 2020, falling 33-0. Can Minico avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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