The Burke Bulldogs will face off against the Philip Simmons Iron Horses at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Burke has given up an average of 43.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Burke's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Timberland on Friday. They took a blow against the Wolves, falling 74-0. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their meetings with the Wolves: they've now lost six in a row.
Meanwhile, Philip Simmons entered their tilt with Woodland on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Wolverines 39-14. The Iron Horses might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 25 points or more this season.
Philip Simmons' win came from a few key players Burke will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Hayes Goddard, who threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt. His passing game has become a key predictor of Philip Simmons' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Omonte Taylor helped Goddard out on the ground, rushing for 100 yards and one score on only 12 carries.
Philip Simmons' victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Burke, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Burke was taken down by Philip Simmons 50-8 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Bulldogs 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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