The Rogers Rams will take on the Spanaway Lake Sentinels at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Rogers is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 38.4 points per game this season.
Last Thursday, Rogers was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-22 to Bonney Lake.
Rogers' defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Rashard Boone, who threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns, and Martyn Hernandez, who picked up 64 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Spanaway Lake earned a 34-21 victory over South Kitsap on Friday.
Spanaway Lake's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Chase Best, who threw for 234 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Raymond Kunimoto was another key player, picking up 94 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Spanaway Lake now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Rogers, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Thursday's game might be decided in the trenches. Rogers has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 187.7 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Spanaway Lake, though, as they've been averaging only 73. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Rogers took their win against Spanaway Lake in their previous matchup back in October of 2015 by a conclusive 24-0. Will Rogers repeat their success, or does Spanaway Lake have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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