Football Preview: Byers Bulldogs vs. South Park Burros
The Byers Bulldogs will face off against the South Park Burros at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
South Park is hoping to do what Belleview Christian couldn't last Saturday: put an end to Byers' winning streak, which now stands at four games. Byers claimed a resounding 60-6 victory over Belleview Christian on the road. Fans of the Bulldogs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
It was another big night for Kaleb Willoughby, who rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 118.8 rushing yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Price, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown.
Byers wouldn't let Belleview Christian keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Jack Earl, Cody Harris, and Willoughby picked up one apiece. Willoughby is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Byers was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 348 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for South Park, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They secured a 34-28 W over Belleview Christian on Saturday. The Burros' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Gavin Street was his usual excellent self, rushing for 93 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Another player making a difference was Niko Eaton, who rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
South Park's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Street. Another thorn in Belleview Christian's side was Jarrett Nevius, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and made nine total tackles.
Byers' win bumped their record up to 4-0. As for South Park, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Byers has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 190.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like South Park struggles in that department as they've been averaging 198.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Byers against South Park in their previous meeting back in October of 2021, as the team secured a 44-0 win. Does Byers have another victory up their sleeve, or will South Park turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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