Football Recap: Josh Novak Leads Avalon to Victory over Blum

By Team Reports Nov 2, 2024, 1:03pm

Football Recap: Avalon Eagles vs. Blum Bobcats

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Avalon extended their home winning streak to six games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Josh Novak. The Avalon Eagles blew past the Blum Bobcats 57-36 on Friday thanks in part to Novak, who rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 29 yards and a touchdown. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last 11 games he's played dating back to last season.

Avalon wouldn't let Blum keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Jesus Aguilar led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself.

Avalon's record now sits at 9-0. As for Blum, they moved to 5-4 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak.

It'll be Battle of the Birds when Eagles dukes it out withCovington at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They will need to watch out since Avalon has now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Blum, they will square off against Milford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Blum's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matches.

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