Clay Center is 8-2 against Chapman since September of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Clay Center Tigers will face off against the Chapman Fighting Irish at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Last Friday, Clay Center came up short against Louisburg and fell 23-15. The Tigers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Although Clay Center took the loss, they still got scores from Eisaac Girton and Cole Pladson.
Meanwhile, Chapman was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 28-22 to Riley County.
Despite the defeat, Chapman got top-tier performance from Cade Hanney, who picked up 53 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 37 yards and a touchdown. Hanney was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 53 yards.
Clay Center's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-2. As for Chapman, they dropped their record down to 1-2 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Clay Center has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 167.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Chapman struggles in that department as they've been averaging 151.3. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Clay Center against Chapman in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 61-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clay Center since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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