Football Preview: Cuba Wildcats vs. Grandview Eagles
Cuba is on a six-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Grandview a three-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. The Cuba Wildcats will host the Grandview Eagles at 7:00 p.m.
Cuba fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Clever on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They were outmatched by the Blue Jays at home and fell 29-0. Having soared to a lofty 39 points in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Paco Leos, who rushed for 148 yards and a touchdown. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles. Jesse Elrod was another key signal caller, throwing for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Cuba's defense still kept up the pressure with six sacks. Brendon Stephens was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up three sacks and making eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Even though they lost, Cuba was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 410 total yards. That's the most total yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Meanwhile, Grandview strolled past Bayless/Hancock with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 25-6. That's two games straight that the Eagles have won by exactly 19 points.
Cuba's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Grandview, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
Cuba lost to Grandview at home by a decisive 28-14 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2021. Thankfully for Cuba, Ryan Ruble (who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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