Football Preview: Appalachian Eagles vs. Ider Hornets
Appalachian is on a four-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Ider a six-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Appalachian Eagles will host the Ider Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Appalachian will be strutting in after a victory while Ider will be coming in after a loss.
Appalachian is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 33-14 win over Gaylesville on Friday. Perhaps unsurprisingly given the team's high-flying offense, the game also marked the team's biggest victory of the season.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Appalachian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 410 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in five consecutive games dating back to last season.
Appalachian wouldn't let Gaylesville keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Appalachian can thank JT Hyde and Caleb Conn for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Ider entered their matchup against Valley Head on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Ider was beaten by Valley Head 50-7.
Appalachian's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Ider, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
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