The Ponder Lions will take on the Peaster Greyhounds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ponder is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 40.9 points per game this season.
Things were looking good for Ponder after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of Iowa Park. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Despite their defeat, Ponder saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Johnny Arellano, who rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown on only five carries, was perhaps the best of all. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 74 yards. Another player making a difference was Tyson Price, who rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Peaster entered their match against Paradise on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Peaster came up short against Paradise, falling 35-14. It was the first time this season that the Greyhounds let down their fans at home.
Ponder's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Peaster, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-2.
Ponder was taken down by Peaster 34-0 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Ponder, Ty Steedley (who rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 104 yards and a touchdown) 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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