The Porter Pirates and the Ketchum Warriors are set to duel on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Porter finally turned things around against Summit Christian Academy on Friday. They came out on top against the Eagles by a score of 26-14.
Porter's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trey'Von Shine, who rushed for 138 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 88 yards. Mikas Conard was another key player, rushing for 164 yards on only 15 carries.
Porter wouldn't let Summit Christian Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Adrian Valdez, Conard, Shine, and Mattix Kilgore picked up one apiece. That's the most rushing yards Conard has posted since back in September of 2023.
Porter was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 462 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Ketchum). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Barnsdall 49-14 at home. The Warriors' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Porter's win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Ketchum, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.
Porter was taken down by Ketchum 65-33 in their previous meeting back in November of 2015. Will Porter have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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