Football Preview: Cedar Reds vs. Dixie Flyers
Cedar is 1-9 against Dixie since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Cedar Reds will host the Dixie Flyers at 7:00 p.m. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Cedar is likely headed into the game with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Pine View on Friday. Cedar took a 31-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of Pine View. Despite 75 more yards than the Panthers, the Reds couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Cedar got top-tier performance from Caleb Paule, who rushed for 111 yards and three touchdowns. Another receiver making a difference was Dylan Crowley, who picked up 95 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Dixie fell victim to Desert Hills and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 49-0 loss at the hands of the Thunder. Having soared to a lofty 34 points in the game before, the Flyers' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Cedar now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Dixie, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's matchup: Cedar has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 361.3 total yards per game. It's a different story for Dixie, though, as they've been averaging only 212.7. Will Cedar be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Dixie flip the script?
Cedar couldn't quite finish off Dixie in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 and fell 31-28. Will Cedar have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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