The C4 E Eagles will challenge Columbus Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, C4 E put up the most points they have all season on Saturday. They blew past Noblesville L, posting a 48-0 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given the Eagles' disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 689th in Ohio, while the Lions are ranked 317th in Indiana).
Meanwhile, Columbus Crusaders had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 46.4 points) and they went ahead and made it six on Saturday. They enjoyed a cozy 32-14 victory over the Eagles. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
C4 E better keep an eye on Ezekiel Bowie. He was instrumental in Columbus Crusaders' win, rushing for 212 yards and five scores while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. Bowie has been hot, having posted three or more rushing touchdowns the last six times he's played.
Columbus Crusaders was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 249 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 188 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Columbus Crusaders' defense made their presence known, laying out Jacoby Mooneyhan three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Davier Lewis, Alex Fries, and Elijah Gram, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Columbus Crusaders' win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for C4 E, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
C4 E was taken down by Columbus Crusaders 53-22 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. That game was all but decided by halftime, at which point the Eagles were down 27-0.
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