Football Preview: Verrado Vipers vs. Ironwood Eagles
Verrado is 3-0 against Ironwood since November of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Verrado Vipers will head out on the road to take on the Ironwood Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Ironwood took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Verrado, who comes in off a win.
Last Friday, Verrado took their contest on the road with ease, bagging a 53-14 win over Goldwater. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Vipers.
Jack Isidore had a dynamite game for Verrado, rushing for 77 yards and four touchdowns on only nine carries, while also picking up 42 receiving yards. Another rusher making a difference was Immanuel Perry, who rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Meanwhile, Ironwood's undefeated season came to an end after three games on Thursday. They took a blow against Kellis, falling 40-12. The loss was the Eagles' first of the season.
Ironwood's loss came about despite a quality game from Khavontae Paul, who rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.5 yards per carry, and also threw for 44 yards and a touchdown. Paul's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 128 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Verrado's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-1. As for Ironwood, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Verrado has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Ironwood struggles in that department as they've been averaging 243.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Verrado against Ironwood in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 54-7 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Verrado since the team 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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