The Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats will square off against the Tri County Trojans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Exeter-Milligan/Friend has given up an average of 32.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Friday, Exeter-Milligan/Friend came up short against Sutton and fell 34-26.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Tri County). They claimed a resounding 54-12 victory over Southern. The win continues a trend for the Trojans in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won six in a row.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend better keep an eye on Garrett Smidt. He was instrumental in Tri County's win, rushing for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries. Smidt really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run.
Tri County was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2024.
Tri County didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Justus Wehrman and Smidt. Wehrman got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Exeter-Milligan/Friend now has a losing record of 2-3. As for Tri County, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 2-3.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Exeter-Milligan/Friend has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.2 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Tri County struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 212.4 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Everything came up roses for Exeter-Milligan/Friend against Tri County when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 46-6 win. In that contest, the Bobcats amassed a halftime lead of 32-0, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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