Oakridge has won four straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Belding has won four straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Friday. The Eagles will welcome the Black Knights at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Oakridge took a 31-point loss the last time they faced off against Whitehall, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. In a tight matchup that could have gone either way, the Eagles made off with a 14-13 victory over the Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Eagles have posted against the Vikings since September 30, 2016.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Belding's strategy against Fruitport on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Black Knights blew the Trojans out of the water with a 36-7 final score. Considering the Black Knights have won four games by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Oakridge's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Belding, their win bumped their record up to an identical 5-1.
Oakridge took a serious blow against Belding in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, falling 30-3. Thankfully for the Eagles, Codey Manley (who rushed for 143 yards and a pair of scores on only 14 carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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