Concordia is 0-3 against Rock Creek since October of 2022 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will take on the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Concordia has given up an average of 26.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Concordia duked it out with Clay Center on Friday. The Panthers came up short against the Tigers, falling 47-26.
Despite the loss, Concordia had strong showings from Ayden Krier, who picked up 106 receiving yards and one touchdown, and Kale Schroeder, who picked up 80 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Krier didn't just play on offense: he also forced one fumble and made seven total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Rock Creek strolled into their game on Friday with a perfect record and they left with the same. They blew past Marysville 56-7. With the Mustangs ahead 28-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Concordia better keep an eye on Zion Bell. He was instrumental in Rock Creek's win, rushing for 227 yards and three scores while picking up 9.1 yards per carry. Bell is crushing it when it comes to rushing touchdowns: he's punched in at least two every time he's taken the field this season. Another player making a difference was Tate Smith, who threw for 207 yards and four TDs while completing 80% of his passes.
Rock Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards every time they've taken the field this season.
Concordia's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Rock Creek, their record now sits at 6-0.
Concordia was dealt a bruising 42-0 loss at the hands of Rock Creek in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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