Castle Park has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. After each having a week off, they and the Olympian Eagles will dust off their jerseys to face off against one another at 6:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Castle Park and Hilltop met for a duel last Friday where Castle Park had to take the L. Castle Park had to suffer through a 52-14 loss at the hands of Hilltop. The Trojans haven't had much luck with the Lancers recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.
The losing side was boosted by Ladell Hampton, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 51 yards.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Olympian's offense. They were outmatched by Otay Ranch on the road and fell 37-0. The Eagles' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Castle Park's defeat dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Olympian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Castle Park has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 169 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Olympian, though, as they've been averaging only 91.7. How will they fare against such a dominant running game? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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