Football Preview: Trimble Tech Bulldogs vs. Saginaw Rough Riders
The Trimble Tech Bulldogs will face off against the Saginaw Rough Riders at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Trimble Tech lost to Polytechnic on the road by a 47-30 margin. Despite 189 more yards than the Parrots, the Bulldogs couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the defeat, Trimble Tech got top-tier performance from Abel Rallas, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Trimble Tech was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Polytechnic only rushed for 121.
Meanwhile, Saginaw is still undefeated this season after their game against Wyatt on Friday, but Wyatt came as close as anyone has to beating them. Saginaw had just enough and edged Wyatt out 17-15. While the Rough Riders didn't have the best season last year (they finished 1-9), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
It was another big night for Corey Baker, who rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 62 receiving yards.
Saginaw wouldn't let Wyatt keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Isaac Bukasa was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Another thorn in Wyatt's side was Najae Nicholson, who made 14 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defended a pass.
This is the second loss in a row for Trimble Tech and nudges their season record down to 3-2. As for Saginaw, their victory bumped their record up to 4-0.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Trimble Tech has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 203.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Saginaw struggles in that department as they've been averaging 209.5. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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