Football Preview: Pierce Bears vs. Orland Trojans
The Pierce Bears are on the road again on Friday to play the Orland Trojans at 7:00 p.m. Pierce's defense has only allowed 12.7 points per game this season, so Orland's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Pierce is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest loss since September 1, 2023 on Friday. They lost 24-0 to Winters. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Bears have suffered against the Warriors since October 19, 2018.
Meanwhile, Orland entered their tilt with Live Oak on Friday with four consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with five. They claimed a resounding 56-21 victory over the Lions. The result was nothing new for the Trojans, who have now won six matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Luke Schager was his usual excellent self, rushing for 196 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.5 yards per carry, and also throwing for 32 yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 54 yards. Another player making a difference was Zane Frailey, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
Orland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 453 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in ten consecutive matches.
Orland's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.0 points per game. As for Pierce, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Pierce has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 172.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Orland struggles in that department as they've been averaging 348.7. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pierce came up short against Orland in their previous meeting back in August of 2022, falling 21-13. Thankfully for Pierce, Grant Foster (who rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.2 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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