Football Game Preview: Laurel Golden Tornadoes vs. Stone Tomcats

By Team Reports Oct 8, 2024, 6:25am

Football Preview: Laurel Golden Tornadoes vs. Stone Tomcats

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The Laurel Golden Tornadoes will face off against the Stone Tomcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laurel is out to stop a three-game streak of losses at home.

Having struggled with six losses in a row dating back to last season, Laurel finally turned things around against McComb on Friday. They managed a 24-19 win over the Tigers. The Golden Tornadoes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Meanwhile, Stone never let their opponents score on Friday. They breezed by St. Stanislaus at home to the tune of 32-0.

Laurel's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Stone, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.

Laurel skirted past Stone 14-12 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Stone's Daylon Collins, who rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 19 yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Laurel to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.

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