Football Preview: North Caddo Titans vs. Homer Pelicans
The North Caddo Titans will head out to challenge the Homer Pelicans at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
North Caddo took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They came out on top against Green Oaks by a score of 34-24. The win was some much needed relief for the Titans as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
North Caddo's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Tray Morris, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown, and Chancellor Washington, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
North Caddo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 229 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Green Oaks only rushed for 101.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Homer). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Magnolia School of Excellence 50-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest victory the Pelicans have posted since October 20, 2023.
The win got North Caddo back to even at 4-4. As for Homer, they pushed their record up to 3-5 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. North Caddo has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 179.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Homer struggles in that department as they've been averaging 212. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
North Caddo won a contest that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in September of 2021, slipping by Homer 26-25. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Homer's Takeviuntae Kidd, who threw for 267 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for North Caddo to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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